Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 14 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Vegalta Sendai 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Kashima Antlers 14 34 2 FC Tokyo 14 32 3 Vissel Kobe 13 26 4 Gamba Osaka 15 25 5 Nagoya Grampus 14 25 6 FC Machida Zelvia 13 25 7 Tokyo Verdy 13 24 8 Cerezo Osaka FC 14 21 9 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 14 20 10 Shimizu S-Pulse 14 20 11 Kawasaki Frontale 14 20 12 Fagiano Okayama FC 14 20 13 Kyoto Sanga FC 13 19 14 Urawa Red Diamonds 14 18 15 FC Mito Holly Hock 14 18 16 Avispa Fukuoka 15 18 17 Yokohama F.Marinos 14 16 18 V-Varen Nagasaki 14 16 19 Kashiwa Reysol 14 11 20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 14 9 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 18 Sep Vegalta Sendai H 2–1 W 11 Sep Sagan Tosu FC A 1–2 L 29 Aug Nagoya Grampus A 1–1 D 25 Aug Kashima Antlers H 0–4 L 21 Aug Shonan Bellmare A 1–1 D 13 Aug Gamba Osaka H 0–1 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 18 Sep Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–2 L 12 Sep Gamba Osaka A 3–2 W 29 Aug Sagan Tosu FC H 0–1 L 25 Aug FC Tokyo H 1–2 L 21 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos A 0–5 L 14 Aug Yokohama FC H 0–0 D Key Stats
56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history29% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season -
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to IAI Stadium Nihondaira that hosts another battle between Shimizu S-Pulse and Vegalta Sendai.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Noriaki Fujimoto needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 4 Yellow cards this season.
- 19' What a strike from Thiago Santana! The score is 1-0.
- 21' GOAL! Thiago Santana scores on 21.
- 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' Vegalta Sendai player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 32' 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 Yusuke Minagawa suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Vegalta Sendai is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 42' Shimizu S-Pulse is showing some good football. However, Shimizu S-Pulse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' Naoya Fukumori is replacing Shogo Nakahara for the Vegalta Sendai side.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Teruki Hara made 262 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' What a strike from Noriaki Fujimoto! The score is 3-0.
- 56' Time for substitution for Vegalta Sendai. Chihiro Kato is replaced by Kunimitsu Sekiguchi.
- 60' Goal! Felippe Cardoso scores his 19 goal in 279 matches.
- 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Vegalta Sendai needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 68' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 68 minute. Noriaki Fujimoto leaves to be changed by Carlinhos.
- 73' Kyohei Yoshino has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 78' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Shogo Nakahara has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 81' The whistle greets Rikiya Uehara as he departs to be replaced by Yusuke Minagawa.
- 82' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Akira Disaro is hanging Thiago Santana on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' Shimizu S-Pulse receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' Vegalta Sendai player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Yuta Taki. He replaces Yuito Suzuki on 90 minute.
- The final score is 2-1.
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Shimizu S-Pulse
Starting XI- 3
- 5
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9
Thiago Santana ↓ Akira Disaro 82'
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- 7
- 38
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24
Noriaki Fujimoto ↓ Carlinhos 68'
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- 16
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23
Yuito Suzuki ↓ Yuta Taki 90'
Bench- 2
- 6
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26
Yuta Taki ↑ 90'
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10
Carlinhos ↑ 68'
- 21
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19
Akira Disaro ↑ 82'
- 25
Coach Miguel Angel LotinaVegalta Sendai
Starting XI-
4
Koji Hachisuka ↓ Shuhei Akasaki 81'
- 17
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18
Shogo Nakahara ↓ Naoya Fukumori 46'
- 15
- 33
- 16
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6
Rikiya Uehara ↓ Yusuke Minagawa 81'
- 14
- 27
- 5
- 26
Bench-
7
Kunimitsu Sekiguchi ↑ 56'
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11
Shuhei Akasaki ↑ 81'
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8
Yoshiki Matsushita ↑ 56'
- 22
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19
Yusuke Minagawa ↑ 81'
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3
Naoya Fukumori ↑ 46'
- 25
Coach Makoto Teguramori -
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