J.League Match Report: Nakano Shuto’s Strike and Inagi’s Own Goal, Hiroshima Three Arrows vs. Ten-Man Kashiwa Reysol

At 17:30 on August 25, the 28th round of the J.League, Hiroshima Three Arrows welcomed the challenge of Kashiwa Reysol at home.

Key Events

In the 31st minute of the match, Matsumoto Taiki attempted a chip shot inside the penalty area, but Kamiya Eiichi cleared it off the line to maintain the clean sheet.

In the 37th minute of the match, Shinai Naoto sent in a cross from the right, which was unexpectedly obtained by Nakano Shuto who then struck a shot into the goal, Hiroshima Three Arrows 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol!

In the 65th minute of the match, Matsumoto Taiki swept across the goalmouth from the left, and Inagi Tomoya unfortunately scored an own goal during his clearance attempt, Hiroshima Three Arrows 2-0 Kashiwa Reysol!

In the 83rd minute of the match, Koga Taiyou received a red card for ruining Kataoka Rikutsuki’s one-on-one opportunity, forcing Kashiwa Reysol to play with ten men!

Match Report

In the 5th minute of the match, Kashiwa Reysol took the initiative first, with Hosoya Mamoru turning and shooting which was blocked by Ohashi Keisuke, and Savio’s follow-up shot was also deflected away by Hayashi Hayato.

In the 9th minute of the match, Savio shot from outside the penalty area, and Ohashi Keisuke secured the ball.

In the 14th minute of the match, Yamada Yoshinori sent in a cross from the right, and Hosoya Mamoru’s shot was deflected out for a corner.

In the 25th minute of the match, Diego swept across the goalmouth from the left, and Hayashi Hayato made a crucial interception, creating a tense moment in front of Hiroshima’s goal.

In the 29th minute of the match, Matsumoto Taiki passed to the right from the top of the arc, and Mitsuda Makoto’s low shot hit the side-netting.

In the 35th minute of the match, Savio passed from the left, and Shirai Nagatane’s long-range shot lacked power.

In the 50th minute of the match, Kawabe Shun attempted a volley from the top of the arc, and the ball flew out for a goal-kick after a deflection.

In the 52nd minute of the match, Hayashi Hayato misplayed the ball in the backfield, and Hosoya Mamoru’s shot went just wide of the far post after he gained possession.

In the 74th minute of the match, Shimamura Takuya sent in a cross from the left, and Kudoh Yukihi’s shot from a tight angle lacked power.

In the 87th minute of the match, Shinai Naoto’s direct free-kick narrowly missed the target.

Thereafter, neither team managed to score. Eventually, with the referee’s final whistle, Hiroshima Three Arrows won 2-0 against Kashiwa Reysol at home, thanks to their excellent offensive performance, achieving eight consecutive victories in all official matches.

Player Lineups

Hiroshima Three Arrows starting lineup: 1-Ohashi Keisuke; 19-Sasakawa Sho; 4-Hayashi Hayato; 15-Nakano Shuto; 33-Saltori Tsukasa; 66-Kawabe Shun; 11-Mitsuda Makoto; 14-Matsumoto Taiki; 24-Azuma Junki; 13-Shinai Naoto; 51-Kataoka Rikutsuki;

Substitutes: 22-Kawana Goro; 16-Shichikata Yoshiaki; 30-Arsland; 32-Koshido Kusa; 35-Nakajima Youhirou; 9-Vieira; 27-Ejogha;

Kashiwa Reysol starting lineup: 46-Matsumoto Kenta; 13-Inagi Tomoya; 3-Diego; 4-Koga Taiyou; 16-Kamiya Eiichi; 10-Savio; 33-Shirai Nagatane; 6-Yamada Yoshinori; 28-Tojima Yoshiro; 14-Koyanagi Tomoya; 19-Hosoya Mamoru;

Substitutes: 21-Sasaki Masashi; 22-Noji Yuki; 29-Shimamura Takuya; 34-Tsuchiya Takumi; 48-Kumazawa Kazuki; 15-Kiuchi Kousuke; 18-Kudoh Yukihi;