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04-01 18:00
2 - 0
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Lineups
Vissel Kobe
Shimizu S-Pulse
Attacks
118
141
Dangerous Attacks
35
52
Ball Possession
47
53
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3
2
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End 2-0
95′
Thuler
93′
Y.Kuwasaki
Y. Ideguchi
93′
G. Sakai
N.Iino
79′
T. Inui
K. Nagato
79′
H.Hidaka
Y. Yoshida
74′
K.Inoue
68′
M. Yumiba
K. Kozuka
61′
T. Ogihara
56′
Yudai Shimamoto
H.Nakahara
45′
M.Brunetti
Capixaba
45′
K.Inoue
K.Chiba
45′
Y.Osako
R. Komatsu
Halftime 1-0
35′
J.Patric
R. Hirose
28′
1-0
K. Nagato
Assist: Y. Ideguchi
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Match Info
Vissel Kobe secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse at the NOEVIR Stadium Kobe in a Japanese J1 League fixture on April 1st, 2026. This home win consolidates Vissel Kobe's position near the top of the league table, showcasing their title credentials against a struggling opponent. The match process saw Kobe take control early, breaking the deadlock midway through the first half with a well-worked team goal. They doubled their advantage before halftime, effectively putting the game beyond Shimizu S-Pulse, who offered little threat in response. The second half was a controlled affair, with Vissel Kobe managing the game expertly and seeing out the clean sheet. A key focus point was the dominant performance of Kobe's midfield, which dictated the tempo and stifled any attempts by S-Pulse to build momentum. The result has a clear table impact, with Vissel Kobe collecting three vital points in the championship race, while Shimizu S-Pulse remains mired in the lower reaches of the standings. The Vissel Kobe manager expressed satisfaction with his team's focus and efficiency, while the S-Pulse coach lamented his side's lack of attacking punch. Vissel Kobe's starting XI included their star international attackers, who were instrumental in the victory.