Tokyo Verdy 2-1 Kashima Antlers
Updated
Tokyo Verdy won: Tokyo Verdy 2-1 Kashima Antlers in the J1 League (Round 13) on Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at Ajinomoto Stadium, Chōfu. Tokyo Verdy goals: Issei Kumatoriya 34', Taiju Yoshida 40'. Kashima Antlers goals: Kimito Nono 19'. Sent off: Kento Misao (70'). Expected goals: 1.58-0.85. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Issei Kumatoriya (8.2).
Match report
Tokyo Verdy beat Kashima Antlers 2-1
Tokyo Verdy came from behind to beat Kashima Antlers 2-1 at Ajinomoto Stadium on Wednesday 29 April in the J1 League.
Kimito Nono put Kashima Antlers ahead on 19' (0-1), Issei Kumatoriya levelled for Tokyo Verdy on 34' (1-1) and Taiju Yoshida restored Tokyo Verdy's lead on 40' (2-1).
Kento Misao (Kashima Antlers) was sent off on 70'.
Tokyo Verdy had 33% of the ball, shots were 18-10 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.58-0.85.
Issei Kumatoriya (Tokyo Verdy) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 28,105.
Match stats
| Tokyo Verdy | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.58 | 0.85 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 25 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 181 (68%) | 457 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 7 |
Lineups
Tokyo Verdy (3-4-2-1): Yuya Nagasawa, Kaito Suzuki, Naoki Hayashi, Ryota Inoue, Daiki Fukazawa, Koki Morita, Rei Hirakawa, Taiju Yoshida, Yuan Matsuhashi, Issei Kumatoriya, Itsuki Someno
Kashima Antlers (4-4-2): Tomoki Hayakawa, Kimito Nono, Naomichi Ueda, Tae-Hyeon Kim, Koki Anzai, Shu Morooka, Kei Chinen, Kento Misao, José Elber, Léo, Yuma Suzuki
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Kimito Nono (Kashima Antlers)
- 34' · Goal · Issei Kumatoriya (Tokyo Verdy)
- 40' · Goal · Taiju Yoshida (Tokyo Verdy)
- 42' · Yellow card · Kento Misao (Kashima Antlers)
- 46' · Substitution · Yuta Matsumura for José Elber (Kashima Antlers)
- 46' · Substitution · Gaku Shibasaki for Kei Chinen (Kashima Antlers)
- 60' · Substitution · Ryotaro Araki for Shu Morooka (Kashima Antlers)
- 66' · Substitution · Yuta Arai for Yuan Matsuhashi (Tokyo Verdy)
- 66' · Substitution · Kosuke Saito for Issei Kumatoriya (Tokyo Verdy)
- 70' · Red card · Kento Misao (Kashima Antlers)
- 74' · Yellow card · Yuta Arai (Tokyo Verdy)
- 76' · Substitution · Aleksandar Cavric for Léo (Kashima Antlers)
- 77' · Substitution · Haruki Hayashi for Koki Anzai (Kashima Antlers)
- 90' · Substitution · Ryosuke Shirai for Yuta Arai (Tokyo Verdy)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Kazuya Miyahara for Taiju Yoshida (Tokyo Verdy)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Tokyo Verdy 8, draws 5, Kashima Antlers 15.
Questions
Who won Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima Antlers?
Tokyo Verdy won, 2-1 (J1 League) on Wed, 29 Apr 2026.
When and where is Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima Antlers?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026, 04:00 UTC at Ajinomoto Stadium, Chōfu, J1 League.
What is the head-to-head record between Tokyo Verdy and Kashima Antlers?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Tokyo Verdy 8 wins, 5 draws, Kashima Antlers 15 wins (goals 34-49).