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Shimizu S-Pulse won: Tokyo Verdy 0-1 Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League (Round 1) on Sun, 16 Feb 2025 at Japan National Stadium, Tōkyō (Tokyo). Shimizu S-Pulse goals: Koya Kitagawa 41'. Expected goals: 0.48-1.10. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Yuya Oki (8.3).
Shimizu S-Pulse narrowly beat Tokyo Verdy 1-0 away from home at Japan National Stadium on Sunday 16 February in the J1 League.
Koya Kitagawa put Shimizu S-Pulse ahead on 41' (0-1).
Tokyo Verdy had 55% of the ball, shots were 6-8 (2-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.48-1.10.
Yuya Oki (Shimizu S-Pulse) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 52,541. Referee: Futoshi Nakamura.
| Tokyo Verdy | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.48 | 1.10 |
| Total shots | 6 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 12 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 401 (81%) | 323 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 6 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 3 |
Tokyo Verdy (3-4-3): Matheus Vidotto, Yuto Tsunashima, Kaito Chida, Hiroto Taniguchi, Kazuya Miyahara, Kosuke Saito, Koki Morita, Yuan Matsuhashi, Hiroto Yamami, Yuya Fukuda, Yudai Kimura
Shimizu S-Pulse (4-2-3-1): Yuya Oki, Sen Takagi, Jelani Sumiyoshi, Sodai Hasukawa, Reon Yamahara, Zento Uno, Matheus Bueno, Hikaru Nakahara, Takashi Inui, Capixaba, Koya Kitagawa
23 league meetings since 2012: Tokyo Verdy 12, draws 6, Shimizu S-Pulse 5.
Shimizu S-Pulse won, 0-1 (J1 League) on Sun, 16 Feb 2025.
Sun, 16 Feb 2025, 05:00 UTC at Japan National Stadium, Tōkyō (Tokyo), J1 League.
In 23 league meetings since 2012: Tokyo Verdy 12 wins, 6 draws, Shimizu S-Pulse 5 wins (goals 36-20).