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Shimizu S-pulse and FC Tokyo Draw in Hard-Fought Match in Shizuoka
Shizuoka, Japan – In a match corresponding to matchday 33 of the J1 League, Shimizu S-pulse and FC Tokyo drew in a game that left mixed feelings for both teams. The match, played at the IAI Stadium Nihondaira, was refereed by Jumpei Iida.
Shimizu S-pulse dominated possession with 64%, but failed to capitalize on it with goals. T. Takahashi opened the scoring for the home team in the 34th minute, thanks to an assist from Y. Yoshida. However, despite controlling the ball and attempting 9 shots (one on target and eight off target), the team was unable to extend their lead. S. Hasukawa received a yellow card in the 60th minute.
FC Tokyo, with 36% possession, was more effective in their attempts on goal. K. Sato equalized in the 76th minute with an assist from K. Tawaratsumida. Despite having less possession, the capital team generated 14 shots (four on target and six off target) and earned 6 corner kicks.
The match ended in a draw, reflecting the parity in the development of the game, despite Shimizu S-pulse’s territorial dominance.
Substitutions fc tokyo: at minute 61 Marcos Guilherme came in and K. Tawaratsumida went out., at minute 61 K. Endo came in and L. Nozawa went out., at minute 87 K. Sato came in and K. Yamashita went out., at minute 87 M. Morishige came in and T. Oka went out.
Substitutions shimizu s-pulse: at minute 67 M. Yumiba came in and Z. Uno went out., at minute 67 K. Kozuka came in and K. Matsuzaki went out., at minute 73 T. Takahashi came in and K. Kitagawa went out., at minute 84 Y. Yoshida came in and S. Takagi went out., at minute 84 T. Inui came in and S. Yajima went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shimizu S-pulse
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