Albirex Niigata vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Albirex Niigata vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
- Albirex Niigata 16 games · 17 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 36 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Kawasaki Frontale 36 88 2 Yokohama F.Marinos 36 75 3 Vissel Kobe 36 70 4 Nagoya Grampus 36 65 5 Kashima Antlers 36 63 6 Urawa Red Diamonds 36 62 7 Sagan Tosu FC 36 59 8 Avispa Fukuoka 36 52 9 FC Tokyo 36 49 10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 36 46 11 Cerezo Osaka FC 36 45 12 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 36 45 13 Gamba Osaka 36 43 14 Kashiwa Reysol 36 41 15 Shonan Bellmare 36 36 16 Shimizu S-Pulse 36 36 17 Tokushima Vortis 36 33 18 Oita FC Trinita 36 29 19 Vegalta Sendai 36 27 20 Yokohama FC 36 27 -
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Albirex Niigata kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Cerezo Osaka FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Albirex Niigata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' Goal! Ken Yamura scores his 4 goal in 93 matches.
- 22' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Michael Fitzgerald suffering a number of foals already.
- 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Albirex Niigata that had 93 games and scored 103 goals.
- 28' Goal! Motohiko Nakajima scores his 6 goal in 347 matches.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' The travelling Cerezo Osaka FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 48' Cerezo Osaka FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 49' The referee shows Cerezo Osaka FC player a card on 49.
- 54' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Thiago Andrade by Reiya Sakata on 54 minute.
- 59' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 62' Sensational shot from Motoki Hasegawa. Albirex Niigata is back in the lead.
- 64' The whistle greets Vitor Bueno as he departs to be replaced by Hinata Kida.
- 69' Another substitution for Albirex Niigata to replace Yuji Hoshi by Yoshiaki Takagi on 69 minute.
- 74' Shunta Tanaka is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 75' Rafael Ratao is replacing Hayato Okuda for the Cerezo Osaka FC side.
- 80' Hinata Kida is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 84' Another substitution for Albirex Niigata to replace Motoki Hasegawa by Yota Komi on 84 minute.
- 85' The whistle greets Ken Yamura as he departs to be replaced by Jason Geria.
- 90' Shunta Tanaka needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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Albirex Niigata
Starting XI- 5
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19
Yuji Hoshi ↓ Yoshiaki Takagi 69'
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- 31
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7
Kaito Taniguchi ↓ Jin Okumura 64'
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28
Shusuke Ota ↓ Danilo 64'
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41
Motoki Hasegawa ↓ Yota Komi 84'
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9
Ken Yamura ↓ Jason Geria 85'
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Bench- 18
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2
Jason Geria ↑ 85'
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11
Danilo ↑ 64'
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16
Yota Komi ↑ 84'
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33
Yoshiaki Takagi ↑ 69'
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- 23
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30
Jin Okumura ↑ 64'
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Coach Daisuke KimoriCerezo Osaka FC
Starting XI- 77
- 44
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14
Kakeru Funaki ↓ Niko Takahashi 54'
- 13
- 10
- 33
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55
Vitor Bueno ↓ Hinata Kida 64'
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11
Thiago Andrade ↓ Reiya Sakata 54'
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- 38
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16
Hayato Okuda ↓ Rafael Ratao 75'
Bench- 8
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9
Rafael Ratao ↑ 75'
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5
Hinata Kida ↑ 64'
- 7
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17
Reiya Sakata ↑ 54'
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48
Masaya Shibayama ↑ 75'
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22
Niko Takahashi ↑ 54'
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Coach Arthur Papas -
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