Kamatamare Sanuki 2–2 FC Osaka: Mid‑Table Rivals Share the Points

Kamatamare Sanuki and FC Osaka played out a competitive 2–2 draw at Pikara Stadium on 24 May 2026. Both teams traded goals in an evenly contested match that reflected their similar standing in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League table.

Match Overview

FC Osaka struck first in the 19th minute when midfielder Koki Kiyotake bundled the ball home after a goalmouth scramble. Sanuki responded well and equalised just before half‑time through a fine solo effort from winger Keita Fujimura, who cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner.

The hosts took the lead for the first time in the 67th minute when Shuto Kono headed in from a corner. However, FC Osaka showed resilience and levelled again with ten minutes remaining. Substitute Yuta Nakano prodded home from close range after a cross from the right was not dealt with by the Sanuki defence.

Key Moments

• 19' – 0‑1 FC Osaka: Kiyotake’s scrappy finish from a set‑piece.
• 40' – 1‑1 Sanuki: Fujimura’s brilliant solo goal.
• 67' – 2‑1 Sanuki: Kono’s powerful header from a corner.
• 80' – 2‑2 FC Osaka: Nakano reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box.

Standings Impact

The draw leaves Kamatamare Sanuki in 13th place, while FC Osaka remain 8th. Both teams will be satisfied with a point but aware that they need to convert draws into wins if they are to push for the playoff spots.

Sanuki coach Kazuyuki Toda said after the match: “We had chances to win it, but so did they. A draw is probably fair. We’ll work on finishing our opportunities in the next game.”