Kochi United earned a solid 2-0 home victory over Nara Club in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League on March 1, 2026. The win at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium was built on a strong first-half performance that gave the home side a platform to see out the game. Kochi United started brightly and took the lead midway through the first half with a powerful header from a corner kick. They doubled their advantage just before halftime, scoring from a penalty after a Nara Club defender was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area. The second half saw Nara Club enjoy more possession as they searched for a way back into the match, but they found the Kochi defense resolute and well-organized. The home team threatened on the counter-attack but were mostly content to protect their two-goal lead, which they did comfortably. This victory provided a welcome boost for Kochi United's league position, while Nara Club were left to reflect on a slow start that ultimately cost them any chance of taking something from the game.