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Machida Zelvia and Shimizu S-Pulse Draw in Thrilling Shizuoka Encounter
The IAI Stadium Nihondaira in Shizuoka hosted a vibrant match between Machida Zelvia and Shimizu S-Pulse, part of the 16th round of the 2025 J1 League. The game, played on May 11th, ended in a 3-3 draw, a match that maintained excitement until the final whistle.
Machida Zelvia took the lead early, with a goal from T. Nishimura in the 21st minute, assisted by Na Sang-Ho. However, Shimizu S-Pulse responded in the second half. K. Kitagawa scored a penalty in the 65th minute, tying the score. Machida Zelvia regained the lead with a goal from K. Hayashi in the 67th minute. But Shimizu S-Pulse persevered and equalized with a goal from Douglas Tanque in the 85th minute.
Despite Shimizu S-Pulse’s greater possession (61%), Machida Zelvia showed efficiency with their shots, taking 10 shots, 5 of which were on target. Shimizu S-Pulse, on the other hand, had 12 shots, 4 of them on target. The match was characterized by intensity, with a total of 23 fouls committed, 15 by Machida Zelvia and 8 by Shimizu S-Pulse. Yoshimi Yamashita officiated the match. The final result left a bittersweet taste for both teams, reflecting a match of alternatives and excitement until the end.
Substitutions shimizu s-pulse: at minute 46 J. Sumiyoshi came in and K. Haneda went out., at minute 66 S. Yajima came in and K. Matsuzaki went out., at minute 74 R. Yamahara came in and K. Kitazume went out., at minute 78 Douglas Tanque came in and K. Kitagawa went out., at minute 78 H. Nakahara came in and Z. Uno went out.
Substitutions machida zelvia: at minute 59 S. Fujio came in and Na Sang-Ho went out., at minute 59 M. Duke came in and Oh Se-Hun went out., at minute 82 H. Shimoda came in and K. Sento went out., at minute 82 T. Numata came in and T. Nishimura went out., at minute 90 K. Kuwayama came in and M. Duke went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shimizu S-pulse
Machida Zelvia
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