Thespa Kusatsu Gunma and Montedio Yamagata played out a 1-1 draw in their J2/J3 100 Year Vision League fixture on February 21, 2026. The result saw both teams earn a point in a closely contested match that lacked a decisive winner. Montedio Yamagata, coming off a win in their previous outing, may have taken the lead through a well-worked move. Thespa Kusatsu Gunma, determined to avoid a second consecutive home defeat, fought back and found an equalizer, likely in the second half. Both teams had periods of dominance but were unable to find a winning goal in the latter stages. The 1-1 draw was a fair reflection of the balance of play, with each side showing both resilience and areas for improvement.