Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Machida Zelvia — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 36 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- FC Machida Zelvia 12 games · 24 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' We are underway at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kengo Kitazume made 389 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Takaya Numata has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' 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 Shota Fujio suffering a number of foals already.
- 21' Goal! Takuma Nishimura scores his 60 goal in 395 matches.
- 26' Shimizu S-Pulse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
- 31' Kai Matsuzaki needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 36' 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.
- 41' The travelling FC Machida Zelvia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jelani Sumiyoshi is hanging Kento Haneda on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Shimizu S-Pulse seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' Another change for FC Machida Zelvia made on 59 minute. Se-hun Oh leaves to be changed by Mitchell Duke.
- 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 66' What an equalizer from Koya Kitagawa!
- 67' FC Machida Zelvia is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kotaro Hayashi on 67.
- 69' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Kai Matsuzaki departs to be replaced by Shinya Yajima.
- 74' Reon Yamahara is replacing Kengo Kitazume for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
- 78' The whistle greets Koya Kitagawa as he departs to be replaced by Douglas Tanque.
- 82' Hokuto Shimoda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keiya Sento on 82 minute.
- 84' Goal! Douglas Tanque scores his 22 goal in 136 matches.
- 89' 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.
- 90' The FC Machida Zelvia manager makes a substitution. Mitchell Duke departs to be replaced by Kanji Kuwayama.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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Shimizu S-Pulse
Starting XI- 7
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23
Koya Kitagawa ↓ Douglas Tanque 78'
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41
Kento Haneda ↓ Jelani Sumiyoshi 46'
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5
Kengo Kitazume ↓ Reon Yamahara 74'
- 98
- 4
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19
Kai Matsuzaki ↓ Shinya Yajima 69'
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36
Zento Uno ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 78'
- 70
Bench-
99
Douglas Tanque ↑ 78'
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21
Shinya Yajima ↑ 69'
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14
Reon Yamahara ↑ 74'
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66
Jelani Sumiyoshi ↑ 46'
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11
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 78'
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- 71
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Coach Tadahiro AkibaFC Machida Zelvia
Starting XI- 20
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- 3
- 5
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8
Keiya Sento ↓ Hokuto Shimoda 82'
- 16
- 50
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10
Sang-ho Na ↓ Shota Fujio 59'
- 26
- 6
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90
Se-hun Oh ↓ Mitchell Duke 59'
Bench-
18
Hokuto Shimoda ↑ 82'
- 99
- 13
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9
Shota Fujio ↑ 59'
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15
Mitchell Duke ↑ 59'
- 49
- 39
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22
Takaya Numata ↑ 82'
- 30
Coach Go Kuroda -
Shimizu S-Pulse Form