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Yokohama FC defeats Shimizu S-Pulse in hard-fought Yokohama match
Yokohama FC secured a 2-0 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse in a thrilling encounter at the NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium in Yokohama on April 6th, as part of the 2025 J1 League Round 9. The match, officiated by Yusuke Ohashi, was characterized by a significant possession disparity, with Shimizu S-Pulse dominating at 67% compared to Yokohama FC’s 33%. Despite this, Yokohama FC proved more clinical in front of goal.
K. Yamada opened the scoring in the 50th minute, assisted by A. Fukumori. S. Sakuragawa added a second goal in the 77th minute, unassisted. Yokohama FC’s Lukian received a yellow card in the 25th minute. Although Shimizu S-Pulse had 11 shots, none found the target, while Yokohama FC, with just 5 shots, managed 2 on target. Corner kicks heavily favored Shimizu S-Pulse (8-1). Both teams committed 8 fouls each. Despite Shimizu’s possession and shot advantage, Yokohama FC’s finishing proved decisive.
Substitutions shimizu s-pulse: at minute 60 Capixaba came in and Y. Yoshida went out., at minute 69 M. Nishihara came in and K. Kitazume went out., at minute 69 S. Yajima came in and K. Matsuzaki went out., at minute 79 H. Nakahara came in and Z. Uno went out.
Substitutions yokohama fc: at minute 62 J. Suzuki came in and T. Yamane went out., at minute 62 N. Komazawa came in and M. Suzuki went out., at minute 77 S. Sakuragawa came in and Lukian went out., at minute 77 M. Arai came in and K. Yamada went out., at minute 90 H. Ogura came in and Y. Lara went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Yokohama FC
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