Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1 V-Varen Nagasaki
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Shimizu S-Pulse won: Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1 V-Varen Nagasaki in the Japan, Emperors Cup - 2nd Round (Round 3) on Wed, 7 Oct 2026 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse goals: Koya Kitagawa 12', Masaki Yumiba 116'. V-Varen Nagasaki goals: Thiago Santana 38'. Possession: 57%-43%.
Match report
Shimizu S-Pulse beat V-Varen Nagasaki 2-1
Shimizu S-Pulse squeezed past V-Varen Nagasaki 2-1 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on Wednesday 7 October in the Japan, Emperors Cup - 2nd Round.
Koya Kitagawa put Shimizu S-Pulse ahead on 12' (1-0), Thiago Santana levelled for V-Varen Nagasaki on 38' (1-1) and Masaki Yumiba restored Shimizu S-Pulse's lead on 116' (2-1).
Masaki Yumiba's 116' strike proved decisive.
Shimizu S-Pulse had 57%% of the ball, shots were 6-2 (2-1 on target).
Attendance: 3,534.
Match stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | V-Varen Nagasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
| Attacks | 122 | 101 |
| Free Kicks | 13 | 13 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots On Target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Throw-Ins | 14 | 9 |
| Goal Kicks | 6 | 12 |
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse: Mateus Brunetti, Ryo Germain, Kenta Inoue, Koya Kitagawa, Kai Matsuzaki, Yuya Oki, Hidehiro Sugai, Jelani Sumiyoshi, Yuji Takahashi, Won Du-jae, Masaki Yumiba
V-Varen Nagasaki: Ikki Arai, Kanta Doi, Yusei Egawa, Masaaki Goto, Motoki Hasegawa, Tenmu Matsumoto, Hijiri Onaga, Thiago Santana, Riku Yamada, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Shunya Yoneda
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Koya Kitagawa (Shimizu S-Pulse)
- 38' · Goal · Thiago Santana (V-Varen Nagasaki)
- 116' · Goal · Masaki Yumiba (Shimizu S-Pulse)
All-time head-to-head
2 league meetings since 2018: Shimizu S-Pulse 0, draws 1, V-Varen Nagasaki 1.
Shimizu S-Pulse vs V-Varen Nagasaki: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Shimizu S-Pulse vs V-Varen Nagasaki?
Shimizu S-Pulse won, 2-1 (Japan, Emperors Cup - 2nd Round) on Wed, 7 Oct 2026.
When and where is Shimizu S-Pulse vs V-Varen Nagasaki?
Wed, 7 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Japan, Emperors Cup - 2nd Round.
What is the head-to-head record between Shimizu S-Pulse and V-Varen Nagasaki?
In 2 league meetings since 2018: Shimizu S-Pulse 0 wins, 1 draws, V-Varen Nagasaki 1 wins (goals 4-5).