Albirex Niigata and Kochi United played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League on Saturday, March 7, 2026. In a match of shifting momentum, Kochi United showed great resilience to come from behind twice and snatch a point on the road. Niigata, playing at home, took an early lead through a powerful header from a corner. Kochi responded before halftime with a swift counter-attack. The hosts regained the lead in the 65th minute with a penalty, but Kochi United refused to lie down, equalizing for a second time with a spectacular long-range effort in the 78th minute. Both teams pushed for a winner in a frantic finale, but the match ended all square, a result that felt fair after an end-to-end contest.