English:
Vissel Kobe Secures Victory in a Hard-Fought Match Against Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kobe, Japan – In a closely contested and eventful match, Vissel Kobe managed to defeat Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. The game, corresponding to the fifth matchday of the J1 League, was characterized by intense midfield battles and chances created by both teams.
While Sanfrecce Hiroshima maintained a possession level close to that of Vissel Kobe (48% against 52%), it was the home team who managed to convert one of their opportunities. Erik, assisted by D. Sasaki, scored the only goal of the match in the 67th minute, tilting the balance in favor of Vissel Kobe.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima attempted to react, generating more shots (14 in total) than their rival (11), but a lack of precision in front of goal (only 4 shots on target) and solid defending from Vissel Kobe prevented them from leveling the score. The match also saw a yellow card issued to Y. Nakajima of Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 21st minute. Referee Koei Koya officiated the match firmly.
Substitutions vissel kobe: at minute 60 K. Yuruki came in and R. Hirose went out., at minute 77 Y. Kuwasaki came in and K. Yamauchi went out., at minute 82 T. Miyashiro came in and G. Sakai went out., at minute 82 T. Ogihara came in and T. Iwanami went out.
Substitutions sanfrecce hiroshima: at minute 68 Y. Nakajima came in and S. Higashi went out., at minute 68 M. Kato came in and N. Maeda went out., at minute 75 T. Shiotani came in and V. Germain went out., at minute 78 N. Arai came in and D. Suga went out., at minute 78 R. Germain came in and K. Kinoshita went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vissel Kobe
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