Both teams will be finishing the season with an eye on next season. Fukushima are in front in the head-to-head results between these clubs this season with 1 win and 1 draw. Both teams are coming off a string of loses, so they'll both be trying to finish the season on a positive note.
Fukushima haven't gained any points in their last 3 games and will be worried by their lack of ability to put the ball in the back of the net. They have really struggled offensively this season, but through a stubborn and determined defence have been able to cause problems for the teams higher up the ladder. In order to stop the run of loses before the end of the season, the attacking players will be strenuously trying to match the effort put in by the defence.
Ryukyu put in a magnificent performance against league leaders Kanazawa in the previous round, but came away from the match without a point. A resolute performance from their offence and the goalkeeper at the heart of their defensive line, an excellent performance even though they ultimately lost the match. Up against an offensively shaky Fukushima, Ryukyu will be feeling confident if they can get on the score sheet early. They will want to play an offensive game with the whole team pushing forward toward the goal. However, they will be feeling a bit uneasy at the back with the absence of defender Daiki Asada who has played 31 games this season and will miss the game after accumulating too many yellow cards. Depending on results either team has the potential to sink further down the table, but the winning team will hold on to 7th place.
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/112303_1.html
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Friday, 21 November 2014
Saturday, 15 November 2014
Round 32 vs Machida: Match Preview
Machida took all three points last previous round with a dominant 4-1 win over Ryukyu. The J3 title also slipped out of their reach when league leaders Kanazawa downed the J-League U-22 team, but they managed to remain 1 point behind 2nd place Nagano. Thre are only 2 games remaining in their fierce battle for promotion. This game against Fukushima is the final home game of the season at Machida City Athletics Centre. Machida beat Fukushima the last time the teams met, but they'll still want to be careful against the team that gave them their first loss of the season, especially if they want to remain in the hunt for promotion. Last week's match against Ryukyu was controlled by ace forward Koji Suzuki, and some well timed substitutions made some worthwhile contributions with some great team play. Can they use this game to provide some much needed momentum into their final game?
They'll be facing a Fukushima team that will have trouble finding motivation. After 3 consecutive defeats Fukushima may pull back to a more defensive formation and hope to breakdown their opposition by maintaining possession. The decisions of the managers may have a bit impact on the result.
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/111601_1.html
They'll be facing a Fukushima team that will have trouble finding motivation. After 3 consecutive defeats Fukushima may pull back to a more defensive formation and hope to breakdown their opposition by maintaining possession. The decisions of the managers may have a bit impact on the result.
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/111601_1.html
Friday, 7 November 2014
Round 31 vs Nagano: Match Preview
Both teams had a tough fight to gain possession in the previous round, and they both had periods of good build-up, but also periods of scrappy play where they had to go back to basics to try and overcome their opponents.
Fukushima relied heavily on the midfield paring of Akira Ando and Takuto Hashimoto. It will be tough for them maintain as much possession against Nagano as they enjoyed last week against Sagamihara. However they may be able to turn the tables on Nagano if they can dominate possession. If Fukushima stick to the same game plan, Nagano will have some idea of how to create some problems. But Fukushima's solid defense should be able to limit Nagano's chances.
Nagano will be desperately playing for all 3 points. Kanazawa are slowly climbing away from them at the top of the table, and Machida are shadowing right behind them in 3rd. The pressure is building as the clock counts down to the end of the season, but the sense of danger may be just what Nagano need to get results. In their game against Fujieda in the previous round they were unable to control the pace as Fujieda controlled the shape of the game. It wasn't until they went two goals down that their attack came to life to claw back a draw. They have a lot of potential, but will they bring it for a much need win in this round?
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/110902_1.html
Fukushima relied heavily on the midfield paring of Akira Ando and Takuto Hashimoto. It will be tough for them maintain as much possession against Nagano as they enjoyed last week against Sagamihara. However they may be able to turn the tables on Nagano if they can dominate possession. If Fukushima stick to the same game plan, Nagano will have some idea of how to create some problems. But Fukushima's solid defense should be able to limit Nagano's chances.
Nagano will be desperately playing for all 3 points. Kanazawa are slowly climbing away from them at the top of the table, and Machida are shadowing right behind them in 3rd. The pressure is building as the clock counts down to the end of the season, but the sense of danger may be just what Nagano need to get results. In their game against Fujieda in the previous round they were unable to control the pace as Fujieda controlled the shape of the game. It wasn't until they went two goals down that their attack came to life to claw back a draw. They have a lot of potential, but will they bring it for a much need win in this round?
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/110902_1.html
Friday, 31 October 2014
Round 30 vs Sagamihara: Match Preview
This game is being held as an opener to a J-Dreams' game, so Sagamihara will be expecting a big crowd at home. With the scheduling to their advantage, they'll be hoping for a win.
Sagamihara failed to score against Nagano in the previous round, but that's the first time they have been kept scoreless since the last time they played Nagano in Round 22. Conversely they have managed to score 2 goals in both of their 2 previous games against Fukushima. Fukushima will have to keep a close eye on midfielder Keita Sogabe who had a big impact in the two previous meetings. Now known as "Fukushima Killer", can he guide the team to their first win in 6 matches? Sagamihara goalkeeper Kaijiro Fujiyoshi made his J-League debut in the previous round and is back in goals this week, and defender Masataka Tamura makes his debut this week as well. Playing with an inexperienced defense may cost Sagamihara, but they'll be hoping it will provide them with a stronger back line in the future.
It was far from a collapse, but after going ahead early, Fukushima ended up going down to Fujieda in their rescheduled match last week. There is a very fine line between victory and defeat, and if they want to take all the points this week, they won't want to change their line-up. They'll just need to tighten up their defense to stop leaking goals. If Fukushima win this one they'll replace Sagamihara in 6th place on the table, so they'll be trying to win this game anyway they can.
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/110203_1.html
Sagamihara failed to score against Nagano in the previous round, but that's the first time they have been kept scoreless since the last time they played Nagano in Round 22. Conversely they have managed to score 2 goals in both of their 2 previous games against Fukushima. Fukushima will have to keep a close eye on midfielder Keita Sogabe who had a big impact in the two previous meetings. Now known as "Fukushima Killer", can he guide the team to their first win in 6 matches? Sagamihara goalkeeper Kaijiro Fujiyoshi made his J-League debut in the previous round and is back in goals this week, and defender Masataka Tamura makes his debut this week as well. Playing with an inexperienced defense may cost Sagamihara, but they'll be hoping it will provide them with a stronger back line in the future.
It was far from a collapse, but after going ahead early, Fukushima ended up going down to Fujieda in their rescheduled match last week. There is a very fine line between victory and defeat, and if they want to take all the points this week, they won't want to change their line-up. They'll just need to tighten up their defense to stop leaking goals. If Fukushima win this one they'll replace Sagamihara in 6th place on the table, so they'll be trying to win this game anyway they can.
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/110203_1.html
Friday, 24 October 2014
Round 22 vs Fujieda: Match Preview
The game is to be held at Toho Minna no Stadium after being postponed due to a thunderstorm earlier in the season. These teams faced each other 2 weeks ago with Fukushima walking away victors with a 2-0 away win. With the season heading towards it's climax, a win is vital for either team to push higher up the table.
Fukushima faced the J-League U-22 side last week in round 29. Three consecutive clean sheets highlights the stability of their defence. But offensively they were unable to score against the team that has conceded the most goals this season. Their passing was effective but were unable to make any use of the possession. Last time they faced Fujieda the goals came from a penalty and a set piece. Will they be able to string together some passes and get the ball in the back of the net this round?
Fujieda went down 2-0 to Kanazawa in the last round, their second consecutive loss. They showed good signs in attack whenever they managed to gain possession, but were always one step behind being able to take advantage. Some nice long throws penetrated into the penalty area, but the two attacking players were stifled by the defence. How well can the team work together, it's a very important point if they want to steal a goal. Also, they have conceded goals from a corner in the past two games, so they'll need to pay special attention to defending set pieces.
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/102601_1.html
Fukushima faced the J-League U-22 side last week in round 29. Three consecutive clean sheets highlights the stability of their defence. But offensively they were unable to score against the team that has conceded the most goals this season. Their passing was effective but were unable to make any use of the possession. Last time they faced Fujieda the goals came from a penalty and a set piece. Will they be able to string together some passes and get the ball in the back of the net this round?
Fujieda went down 2-0 to Kanazawa in the last round, their second consecutive loss. They showed good signs in attack whenever they managed to gain possession, but were always one step behind being able to take advantage. Some nice long throws penetrated into the penalty area, but the two attacking players were stifled by the defence. How well can the team work together, it's a very important point if they want to steal a goal. Also, they have conceded goals from a corner in the past two games, so they'll need to pay special attention to defending set pieces.
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/102601_1.html
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Round 29 vs J-22: Match Preview
In the previous round against Sagamihara, defender Keita Ishii (Yokohama FC) was substituted in the 18th minute. But that just set a fire under the young J-22 side who lifted in solidarity. The following penalty was saved by goalkeeper Ken Tajiri (Gamba Osaka), and a goal from captain and defender Takaaki Kinoshita (Jubilo Iwata) was the start of a 5 goal route which gave J-22 a dramatic win, their first in 9 games.
They'll want to maintain that momentum in this game against Fukushima. Their record against Fukushima this season is 1 win, 1 draw, no loses, so they'll be confident. Can they manage consecutive wins for the second time this season? Returning to talk of last weeks match, like the scenery after walking out of a long tunnel, the inexperienced players realised what is needed to be a pro, I want them to individually to perform at their peak said J-22 manager Tsutomu Takahata. More than technique, the mental side of the game will be very important. The theme for this season is can they maintain consistency while their playing roster continually changes.
Fukushima managed to take care of Fujieda MYFC in the previous round, giving them their second consecutive clean sheet victory. Defensively stable and able to maintain a high level of possession there is still a question over Fukuhsima's ability to score goals. J-22 have conceded the most goals in the competition, can they develop attacking opportunities while midfielder Takashi Kamoshida continues to play in behind the forwards?
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/101801_1.html
They'll want to maintain that momentum in this game against Fukushima. Their record against Fukushima this season is 1 win, 1 draw, no loses, so they'll be confident. Can they manage consecutive wins for the second time this season? Returning to talk of last weeks match, like the scenery after walking out of a long tunnel, the inexperienced players realised what is needed to be a pro, I want them to individually to perform at their peak said J-22 manager Tsutomu Takahata. More than technique, the mental side of the game will be very important. The theme for this season is can they maintain consistency while their playing roster continually changes.
Fukushima managed to take care of Fujieda MYFC in the previous round, giving them their second consecutive clean sheet victory. Defensively stable and able to maintain a high level of possession there is still a question over Fukuhsima's ability to score goals. J-22 have conceded the most goals in the competition, can they develop attacking opportunities while midfielder Takashi Kamoshida continues to play in behind the forwards?
Source: http://match.j3league.jp/match/2014/101801_1.html
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