Oita Trinita were edged out 3-2 by FC Ryukyu Okinawa in a tightly contested J2/J3 100 Year Vision League clash at the Resonac Dome Oita. The visitors from Okinawa claimed a vital away win in a match that featured end-to-end action and a late decisive goal. FC Ryukyu started brightly and took the lead, but Oita Trinita fought back to level the score before halftime. The second half continued in a similar vein, with both teams trading blows. Oita Trinita took the lead for the first time in the match, only for FC Ryukyu to equalize shortly after. The winning goal came in the final quarter of the game, a well-worked team move finished calmly by a Ryukyu attacker, breaking Oita hearts. The match was a classic encounter between two well-matched sides, with the difference ultimately being Ryukyu's slightly sharper finishing in the final moments. The result is a boost for FC Ryukyu's campaign, moving them up the table, while Oita Trinita are left to rue missed opportunities to secure at least a point. The Oita manager expressed frustration at his team's inability to hold onto a lead, whereas the Ryukyu coach highlighted his team's character and belief to win a difficult away fixture.