TOKYO, Feb 26 (News On Japan) –
In the remaining two matches of the primary spherical of the J1 League, a recreation of the opening card of the J.League in 1993 occurred between Tokyo Verdy and Yokohama F. Marinos, with F. Marinos securing a come-from-behind victory with a rating of 2-1 within the closing phases.
Verdy, who’ve returned to J1 after 16 years, took the lead within the first half on the 7-minute mark with an excellent free-kick by 22-year-old Kaede Yamada. They maintained management and pushed ahead, ending the primary half with a 1-0 lead. F. Marinos, identified for his or her offensive capabilities, struggled to attain till the forty fourth minute of the second half when Anderson Lopez transformed a penalty kick awarded for a handball by the opponent. In the dying moments of the match, defender Ken Matsubara scored a aim, permitting F. Marinos to repeat historical past with a 2-1 comeback win, mirroring the results of the league’s inaugural match 31 years in the past.
In one other match, Kyoto Sanga managed to equalize within the ultimate moments due to a aim by 18-year-old rookie Yuto Anzai, leading to a 1-1 draw towards Kashiwa Reysol.
Source: NHK