Kashiwa Reysol Edge V-varen Nagasaki 4-2 in J1 League Thriller

Kashiwa Reysol emerged victorious in a rollercoaster J1 League clash, defeating V-varen Nagasaki 4-2 in the third round of the Regular Season. The match started with an early own goal by Nagasaki’s Takuma Ominami in the 6th minute, setting the tone for a chaotic encounter.

Kashiwa Reysol’s Early Dominance

Kashiwa Reysol’s early lead came in bizarre fashion, with Ominami inadvertently deflecting the ball into his own net. The home side looked to build on their advantage, maintaining control in the first half with disciplined defending and sharp passing.

V-varen Nagasaki’s Second-Half Resurgence

Nagasaki came out firing after halftime, with substitutions injecting fresh energy into their attack. Takuya Matsumoto pulled one back in the 51st minute, assisted by Hotaru Yamaguchi, before Yuto Iwasaki leveled the score just five minutes later. The visitors had momentum on their side, but their joy was short-lived.

Kashiwa Reysol’s Late Comeback

Yoshio Koizumi restored Kashiwa’s lead in the 63rd minute, capitalizing on a chance created by Yuki Segawa. Segawa then turned provider again in the 77th minute, setting up Nobuteru Nakagawa for a clinical finish. Nagasaki’s woes deepened when Masaki Sekiguchi scored another own goal in the 83rd minute, sealing Kashiwa’s victory.

What This Result Means

The win propels Kashiwa Reysol up the J1 League table, showcasing their resilience under pressure. For V-varen Nagasaki, it’s a heartbreaking collapse after a spirited second-half fightback. Both teams will look to regroup as the season unfolds, with Kashiwa aiming to build on this momentum and Nagasaki seeking redemption in their next fixture.

Key Moments

6′ ⚽ Kashiwa Reysol — T. Ominami

51′ ⚽ V-varen Nagasaki — T. Matsumoto (assist: H. Yamaguchi)

56′ ⚽ V-varen Nagasaki — Y. Iwasaki

63′ ⚽ Kashiwa Reysol — Y. Koizumi (assist: Y. Segawa)

77′ ⚽ Kashiwa Reysol — Y. Segawa (assist: N. Nakagawa)

83′ ⚽ Kashiwa Reysol — M. Sekiguchi