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Vissel Kobe Stages Comeback to Defeat Shimizu S-Pulse in Thrilling Match
Kobe, Japan – In a hard-fought match at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, Vissel Kobe secured an important victory against Shimizu S-Pulse, solidifying their position in the J1 League. Despite a challenging start, the home team demonstrated their superiority in ball possession (63%) and ultimately translated that advantage into goals.
The match ignited in the 40th minute when K. Kozuka, assisted by R. Yamahara, put Shimizu S-Pulse ahead with a goal that surprised the home crowd. Thuler of Vissel Kobe had received a yellow card just three minutes earlier. The first half ended with a minimal advantage for Shimizu.
In the second half, Vissel Kobe came out with a renewed attitude. Y. Kuwasaki, assisted by Y. Osako, equalized in the 65th minute, unleashing joy in the stands. Vissel Kobe’s constant pressure paid off in stoppage time when G. Sakai, assisted by R. Komatsu, scored the winning goal in the 90th minute, securing the three points for the home team.
Although Shimizu S-Pulse tried to defend their initial lead, Vissel Kobe dominated the game with 22 total shots, although only 6 were on target. Shimizu S-Pulse had 10 total shots, with only 2 on target. Vissel Kobe committed fewer fouls (6) than Shimizu S-Pulse (13), who also received a yellow card in the second half, Matheus Bueno was cautioned. The match, officiated by Faisal Suleiman Al-Balawi, was exciting until the last minute.
Substitutions vissel kobe: at minute 46 H. Ide came in and Y. Muto went out., at minute 78 Erik came in and K. Yuruki went out., at minute 86 Y. Kuwasaki came in and N. Iino went out., at minute 86 T. Miyashiro came in and R. Komatsu went out., at minute 90 K. Nagato came in and Y. Honda went out.
Substitutions shimizu s-pulse: at minute 60 K. Kozuka came in and S. Yajima went out., at minute 70 Y. Yoshida came in and S. Takagi went out., at minute 70 M. Yumiba came in and Z. Uno went out., at minute 82 T. Takahashi came in and A. Stephens went out., at minute 82 T. Inui came in and K. Kitagawa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vissel Kobe
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