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Kashiwa Reysol Overpowers Shimizu S-Pulse in Shizuoka
Shizuoka, Japan – Kashiwa Reysol secured a valuable victory on their visit to IAI Stadium Nihondaira, defeating Shimizu S-Pulse in a match corresponding to matchday 22 of the J1 League. The game, played on June 28, 2025, saw Kashiwa Reysol set the pace from the start.
T. Kubo opened the scoring for Kashiwa Reysol in the 8th minute, following an excellent assist from M. Watai. The joy of the visiting team was further amplified in the 23rd minute with a goal by S. Toshima, assisted by T. Koyamatsu, solidifying their dominance in the first half. The game was not without intensity, reflected in the yellow cards shown to N. Nakagawa (Kashiwa Reysol) in the 10th minute and to W. Harada (Kashiwa Reysol) in the 56th minute.
In the second half, Shimizu S-Pulse tried to react, but faced a solid defense. K. Kitagawa managed to score for the home team in the 73rd minute, after missing a penalty, generating hope among the local fans. However, Shimizu S-Pulse’s attempts to equalize the score were in vain. The match was also marked by yellow cards shown to Capixaba (Shimizu S-Pulse) in the 78th minute and to Matheus Bueno (Shimizu S-Pulse) in the 88th minute.
In statistical terms, Kashiwa Reysol controlled 54% of possession, made 16 shots (4 on target and 6 off target), and earned 5 corner kicks. Shimizu S-Pulse, on the other hand, maintained 46% of possession, with 14 shots (4 on target and 4 off target), and 6 corner kicks. Referee Keigo Sendachi officiated the match, in which 12 fouls were committed by Shimizu S-Pulse and 10 by Kashiwa Reysol.
Substitutions kashiwa reysol: at minute 65 M. Watai came in and Y. Segawa went out., at minute 66 H. Mitsumaru came in and H. Tanaka went out., at minute 66 T. Koyamatsu came in and Diego went out., at minute 70 Y. Kakita came in and M. Hosoya went out., at minute 90 N. Nakagawa came in and S. Baba went out.
Substitutions shimizu s-pulse: at minute 67 K. Matsuzaki came in and H. Nakahara went out., at minute 68 H. Hidaka came in and S. Yajima went out., at minute 76 Z. Uno came in and S. Kotake went out., at minute 76 K. Kitagawa came in and K. Chiba went out., at minute 83 M. Brunetti came in and R. Ohata went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shimizu S-pulse
Kashiwa Reysol
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