Tokyo Verdy secured an impressive 2-1 away victory over Kashiwa Reysol in the Japanese J1 League on February 15, 2026, at the Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. This result marked a strong start to the new season for the promoted side, overcoming a traditional top-flight opponent on their own ground. Kashiwa Reysol took an early lead, but Tokyo Verdy showed great resilience to turn the match around. They equalized before halftime through a header from defender Koki Anzai and then won the game with a stunning long-range strike from midfielder Kota Watanabe in the 70th minute. Reysol pushed for an equalizer but found Verdy's defense organized and determined to hold on for a historic win. The three points provided a dream start to Tokyo Verdy's campaign, while for Kashiwa Reysol it was a disappointing opening-day defeat at home. Verdy's manager hailed his team's fighting spirit, while Reysol's coach acknowledged his side's lack of concentration at key moments.