Tegevajaro Miyazaki won a five-goal thriller, defeating Kochi United 3-2 in the Japanese J3 League on May 3, 2025. In an entertaining and open match, the home side held on for a narrow victory after establishing a commanding lead. Miyazaki raced into a two-goal lead within the first twenty minutes, stunning the visitors. Kochi United fought back with a goal before halftime to make it 2-1. Miyazaki restored their two-goal cushion early in the second half, but Kochi again responded to set up a tense finale, though they could not find a late equalizer. The standout performance came from Miyazaki's attacking midfielder, who scored one and assisted another in a man-of-the-match display. This victory provided a crucial boost for Tegevajaro Miyazaki's league position, moving them away from the lower reaches, while Kochi United was left empty-handed despite a spirited fightback. The Kochi manager praised his team's character but lamented the slow start.