Cerezo Osaka emerged victorious from a six-goal thriller, defeating Shimizu S-Pulse 4-2 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium on June 1, 2025. In a match filled with attacking intent and defensive errors, Cerezo's clinical finishing proved the difference against a battling Shimizu side. The home team raced into a two-goal lead within the first twenty minutes, but S-Pulse fought back to level the score by halftime. The second half belonged to Cerezo, who restored their lead with a penalty and sealed the win with a late breakaway goal. This high-scoring victory provided a boost for Cerezo Osaka's top-six hopes, while Shimizu S-Pulse's defensive vulnerabilities were highlighted once again in a defeat that hurt their survival prospects.