On July 13th at 6:00 PM, FC Tokyo hosted Albirex Niigata at the National Stadium for their J-League Round 22 match.
Key Events
In the 6th minute, Endo Keita cut inside after a counter-attack and fired a shot into the far corner, giving FC Tokyo a 1-0 lead over Albirex Niigata.
In the 78th minute, Koizumi Kei delivered a precise cross during a counter-attack, and Nozawa Zero was on hand to volley home, extending FC Tokyo’s lead to 2-0.
Match Report
In the 4th minute, Endo Ryo took a shot from outside the box, sending the ball into the stands.
In the 30th minute, Akiyama Yuki attempted a shot from outside the box, but it lacked power. Taniguchi Kaito received the ball, turned, and shot, but his attempt was blocked.
In the 40th minute, during a counter-attack, Nakagawa Teruhito sent a through ball to Oliveira, who took a shot from a tight angle, but Thomas Deng made a save with a dive.
In the 50th minute, Taniguchi Kaito cut inside and curled a shot from the left side, but it went narrowly wide.
In the 52nd minute, Hasegawa Genki attempted a shot from outside the box, but missed the target.
In the 58th minute, Hasegawa Genki had a one-on-one chance, but his shot sailed over the bar, missing a golden opportunity to equalize for Albirex Niigata!
In the 63rd minute, Matsuki Kusei took a direct free kick and curled a low shot toward the goal, but Abe Kaito made a diving save.
In the 73rd minute, Nozawa Zero passed back to Matsuki Kusei, who took a shot, forcing Thomas Deng into a near own goal.
In the 76th minute, Matsuda Eitaro played a cross from the right side to Fujiwara Soja, who took a shot from a tight angle, but Nozawa Daishi made a fantastic save.
In the 81st minute, Ono Yujii sent a cross from the right side, and Nagakura Kanju headed the ball over the bar.
Neither side created any further chances in the remainder of the match. Finally, with the referee’s whistle, FC Tokyo secured a 2-0 victory over Albirex Niigata with their efficient counter-attacking play, returning to winning ways in the league.
Line-Ups
FC Tokyo starting line-up: 41-Nozawa Daishi; 99-Shirai Kousuke; 4-Mimoto Kyohei; 43-Tokumoto Yuhei; 30-Oka Tetsuhei; 37-Koizumi Kei; 39-Nakagawa Teruhito; 8-Takauchi Hiro; 9-Oliveira; 22-Endo Keita; 38-Anzai Sorama;
Substitutes: 13-Hatano Gou; 3-Morishige Jin; 5-Nagatomo Yuto; 40-Harakawa Riku; 70-Silva; 7-Matsuki Kusei; 28-Nozawa Zero;
Albirex Niigata starting line-up: 21-Abe Kaito; 3-Deng; 31-Horime Yuto; 25-Fujiwara Soja; 26-Endo Ryo; 20-Shimada Jo; 7-Taniguchi Kaito; 6-Akiyama Yuki; 14-Hasegawa Genki; 16-Komine Yota; 27-Nagakura Kanju;
Substitutes: 23-Yoshimitsu Daisuke; 35-Chiba Kazuhiko; 32-Hasegawa Takumi; 33-Takagi Zenro; 99-Ono Yujii; 22-Matsuda Eitaro; 8-Miyamoto Eiji;
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