Giravanz Kitakyushu edged out Thespa Kusatsu Gunma 1-0 in a Japanese J3 League fixture on September 13th, 2025. The match at the Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu was decided by a solitary goal in a closely fought contest. The winning moment came in the second half after a period of sustained pressure from the home side, with a well-placed header finding the back of the net. Thespa Gunma pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages but could not break down a resilient Kitakyushu defense. The narrow victory provided Giravanz Kitakyushu with three valuable points in their league season, while Thespa Kusatsu Gunma left empty-handed despite a competitive performance.