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Albirex Niigata Beats Vissel Kobe in a Thrilling Match
Niigata, Japan (September 22, 2024) – Albirex Niigata emerged victorious against Vissel Kobe in an exciting match played at the Denka Big Swan Stadium. The encounter was characterized by the intensity and constant fight of both teams, but ultimately the victory went to the home side.
Vissel Kobe opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a goal from G. Sakai, assisted by Y. Osako. However, Albirex Niigata quickly responded and managed to tie the game in the 31st minute with a goal from M. Nagakura, who received an assist from K. Taniguchi.
The home team didn’t settle for a draw and in the 36th minute, Y. Ono scored the second goal for Albirex Niigata, assisted by K. Hashimoto. Vissel Kobe tried to close the gap, but Albirex Niigata stood firm in defense.
In the second half, Vissel Kobe managed to discount in the 73rd minute with a goal from Y. Muto, but it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat. Albirex Niigata remained solid and managed to control the game until the end.
The match ended with a score of 3-2 in favor of Albirex Niigata, who secured an important home victory.
Statistics:
* Albirex Niigata: 51% possession, 15 shots (3 on target, 9 off target), 8 corners, 11 fouls, 1 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Vissel Kobe: 49% possession, 11 shots (5 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 6 fouls, 1 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Key Events:
* 13′: Albirex Niigata – Yellow card for E. Miyamoto
* 15′: Vissel Kobe – Goal by G. Sakai (assisted by Y. Osako)
* 31′: Albirex Niigata – Goal by M. Nagakura (assisted by K. Taniguchi)
* 36′: Albirex Niigata – Goal by Y. Ono (assisted by K. Hashimoto)
* 59′: Vissel Kobe – Yellow card for T. Ogihara
* 73′: Vissel Kobe – Goal by Y. Muto
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Substitutions vissel kobe: at minute 62 D. Sasaki came in and H. Ide went out., at minute 62 Y. Honda came in and R. Hatsuse went out., at minute 76 R. Kikuchi came in and T. Yamakawa went out., at minute 76 K. Yuruki came in and T. Miyashiro went out., at minute 90 Y. Kuwasaki came in and T. Ogihara went out.
Substitutions albirex niigata: at minute 71 T. Deng came in and M. Fitzgerald went out., at minute 71 J. Okumura came in and Y. Takagi went out., at minute 83 K. Suzuki came in and Y. Ono went out., at minute 84 M. Hasegawa came in and K. Taniguchi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Albirex Niigata
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