English:
Tokyo Verdy Stuns Kawasaki Frontale in a Hard-Fought Match
Chōfu, Japan – In a match corresponding to matchday 22 of the J1 League, Tokyo Verdy defeated Kawasaki Frontale at the Ajinomoto Stadium. The match, refereed by Koei Koya, was characterized by tactical play and a tight midfield battle.
Despite Kawasaki Frontale’s greater ball possession (60% compared to Verdy’s 40%), it was the home team who managed to make the difference on the scoreboard. D. Fukazawa scored the only goal of the match in the 32nd minute, after a play without assist, giving Tokyo Verdy the lead.
Kawasaki Frontale, although generating more shots (10 against 8), failed to capitalize on their territorial dominance and encountered a well-organized Tokyo Verdy defense. Verdy’s tactical discipline was also evident in the number of fouls committed (19 against Kawasaki’s 13) and the yellow cards received (3 against 1). The match was intense and with several cautions, reflecting the fight for every ball.
While Kawasaki Frontale tried to turn the situation around, Tokyo Verdy managed to maintain their lead until the end, securing a valuable victory at home.
Substitutions kawasaki frontale: at minute 13 Marcinho came in and T. Miyagi went out., at minute 46 R. Oshima came in and Y. Yamamoto went out., at minute 46 S. Kanda came in and S. Yamada went out., at minute 65 K. Tachibanada came in and Y. Ozeki went out., at minute 74 T. Ito came in and A. Ienaga went out.
Substitutions tokyo verdy: at minute 62 Y. Arai came in and I. Someno went out., at minute 63 Y. Fukuda came in and Y. Matsuhashi went out., at minute 72 K. Saito came in and I. Kumatoriya went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tokyo Verdy
Titulares:
Kawasaki Frontale
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