Shimizu S-Pulse vs Ventforet Kofu Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse took on Ventforet Kofu in the J-League 2 of Japan on August 17. Shimizu S-Pulse came out on top, securing a 3-0 win.

The game turned on the 32nd minute when Carlinhos Junior found the net, tipping the balance in Shimizu S-Pulse's favor. Lucas Braga and Aziz Yakubu then scored, setting the final scoreline at 3-0.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming encounter sees Shimizu S-Pulse and Ventforet Kofu square off once more, 4 months after the previous J-League 2 meeting which Shimizu S-Pulse won 0-1. Shimizu S-Pulse come into this match fresh off a victory over Thespa Kusatsu in J-League 2 on August 10. They've demonstrated excellent defensive stability of late, keeping three clean sheets in a row in home games.

Following a two-game winning streak against Fujieda MYFC and Thespa Kusatsu, Ventforet Kofu head into this match looking to build on their success in the same manner, marking their 4th consecutive unbeaten match.

This J-League 2 encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Shimizu S-Pulse and Ventforet Kofu throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Shimizu S-Pulse’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Tadahiro Akiba, have been bolstered by Koya Kitagawa, the team’s top scorer, and Takashi Inui, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Kitagawa has emerged as Shimizu S-Pulse’s leading scorer in J-League 2 this season, netting nine goals, while Inui has been their leading creator in the competition with eight assists. Adding further support are Reon Yamahara, Shinya Yajima and Teruki Hara, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Adailton and Peter Utaka have been pivotal for Ventforet Kofu’s attack, with Shinji Otsuka at the helm, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Ventforet Kofu’s top scorer in J-League 2, Adailton, has nine goals this season, while also being their most creative player, providing three assists in the league so far. Supporting them are Yoshiki Torikai, Kazushi Mitsuhira and Masahiro Sekiguchi, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Ventforet Kofu’s attack.

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Line-Ups

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Shimizu S-Pulse kicked off the game with Shuichi Gonda, Reon Yamahara, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Yuji Takahashi who got substituted by Sodai Hasukawa on the 52nd minute, Kengo Kitazume, Zento Uno, Kota Miyamoto who got substituted by Ryotaro Nakamura on the 73rd minute, Carlinhos Junior who got substituted by Shinya Yajima on the 73rd minute, Takashi Inui, Lucas Braga who got substituted by Yutaka Yoshida on the 83rd minute and Koya Kitagawa who got substituted by Aziz Yakubu on the 83rd minute as starters, with Yutaka Yoshida, Motoki Nishihara, Ryotaro Nakamura, Yuya Oki, Sodai Hasukawa, Aziz Yakubu and Shinya Yajima on the bench.

Ventforet Kofu's starting eleven were Tsubasa Shibuya, Miki Inoue, Koya Hayashida, Masahiro Sekiguchi, Sho Araki, Renato Augusto who got substituted by Yuta Imazu on the 66th minute, Riku Nakayama who got substituted by Takuto Kimura on the 46th minute, Yukito Murakami who got substituted by Kosuke Taketomi on the 60th minute, Adailton, Yoshiki Torikai who got substituted by Yamato Naito on the 86th minute and Peter Utaka who got substituted by Fabian Gonzalez on the 46th minute, with Kosuke Taketomi, Iwana Kobayashi, Yuta Imazu, Takuto Kimura, Kodai Yamauchi, Fabian Gonzalez and Yamato Naito on the bench.

Stats

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• Ball Possession: 55 - 45
• Total Attempts: 23 - 10
• Shots On Target: 9 - 2
• Fouls: 5 - 21
• Corners: 12 - 2
• Saves: 2 - 6
• Free Kicks: 21 - 9
• Offsides: 1 - 2
• Total Passes: 644 - 398
• Completed Passes: 569 - 313
• Tackles: 10 - 14
• Clearances: 9 - 23

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Masahiro Sekiguchi was the one to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since April 2018. Shimizu S-Pulse have won once, Ventforet Kofu twice, with the other two encounters ending in stalemates. The most recent match between them was on April 7, 2024, in the J-League 2 of Japan, where Shimizu S-Pulse secured a 0-1 victory. Shimizu S-Pulse have scored two goals across these five encounters, while Ventforet Kofu have scored three. As things stand, Ventforet Kofu have a superior head-to-head record against Shimizu S-Pulse in their recent encounters.

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse are coming off a win in their last match against Thespa Kusatsu, while Ventforet Kofu's recent form includes two consecutive wins, with victories against Fujieda MYFC and Thespa Kusatsu in their last two matches. Overall, Shimizu S-Pulse have won thirteen of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing none, while over their most recent twenty games, Ventforet Kofu have claimed seven victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn six times.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Shimizu S-Pulse and Ventforet Kofu in real time. You can watch the goals by Carlinhos Junior, Lucas Braga and Aziz Yakubu as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Shimizu S-Pulse - Ventforet Kofu are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.