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Hiroshima Sanfrecce won: Machida Zelvia 1-2 Hiroshima Sanfrecce in the J1 League (Round 1) on Sun, 16 Feb 2025 at Machida Gion Stadium, Tokyo. Machida Zelvia goals: Yuki Soma 25'. Hiroshima Sanfrecce goals: Tolgay Arslan 59', Sota Nakamura 77'. Expected goals: 0.28-0.89. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Tolgay Arslan (8.1).
Hiroshima Sanfrecce came from behind to beat Machida Zelvia 2-1 away from home at Machida Gion Stadium on Sunday 16 February in the J1 League.
Yuki Soma put Machida Zelvia ahead on 25' (1-0), Tolgay Arslan levelled for Hiroshima Sanfrecce on 59' (1-1) and Sota Nakamura restored Hiroshima Sanfrecce's lead on 77' (1-2).
Machida Zelvia had 37% of the ball, shots were 7-15 (1-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.28-0.89.
Tolgay Arslan (Sanfrecce Hiroshima) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 12,773. Referee: Yudai Yamamoto.
| Machida Zelvia | Hiroshima Sanfrecce | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.28 | 0.89 |
| Total shots | 7 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 19 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 135 (56%) | 296 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total shots | 7 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 9 |
Machida Zelvia (3-4-3): Kosei Tani, Daihachi Okamura, Ryuho Kikuchi, Gen Shoji, Henry Mochizuki, Ryohei Shirasaki, Hiroyuki Mae, Yuta Nakayama, Takuma Nishimura, Yuki Soma, Se-Hun Oh
Hiroshima Sanfrecce (3-4-3): Keisuke Osako, Tsukasa Shiotani, Hayato Araki, Sho Sasaki, Shuto Nakano, Hayao Kawabe, Satoshi Tanaka, Shunki Higashi, Mutsuki Kato, Tolgay Arslan, Ryo Germain
4 league meetings since 2024: Machida Zelvia 0, draws 0, Hiroshima Sanfrecce 4.
Machida Zelvia vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce: full head-to-head record
Hiroshima Sanfrecce won, 1-2 (J1 League) on Sun, 16 Feb 2025.
Sun, 16 Feb 2025, 05:00 UTC at Machida Gion Stadium, Tokyo, J1 League.
In 4 league meetings since 2024: Machida Zelvia 0 wins, 0 draws, Hiroshima Sanfrecce 4 wins (goals 3-8).