Zweigen Kanazawa 2-1 FC Imabari: Cup Comeback Edges Hosts Closer to Progress

Zweigen Kanazawa came from behind to defeat FC Imabari 2-1 in the YBC Levain Cup on September 2, 2026, producing a strong second-half display to take control of the contest at home. The 18:00 kick-off saw the visitors start brightly, but it was Zweigen who finished the match with the momentum and the important advantage heading into the next stage.

Match overview

FC Imabari arrived with a clear game plan and caught Zweigen Kanazawa off guard in the opening period. Their organised pressing and quick breaks created problems, and they deservedly took the lead with an accomplished finish that silenced the home support. The goal forced Zweigen Kanazawa to be more patient and more clinical in possession, and they slowly started to impose themselves on the game.

Zweigen’s equaliser shifted the balance of the match entirely. The home side began to win second balls and found success down the flanks, stretching FC Imabari’s defensive shape. A well-worked move brought the leveller, and from that point, the hosts looked the more likely winners. The go-ahead goal came in the second half with the stadium roaring behind them, and Zweigen Kanazawa managed the closing stages well to secure a hard-earned result.

Turning point

The equaliser was the clear turning point. FC Imabari had been comfortable until that moment, but once Zweigen Kanazawa found a way through, the visitors were forced to open up, which created even more space for the hosts to exploit. Zweigen’s resilience and fitness proved decisive, and their ability to react positively to conceding first speaks well for their chances in this competition.

What it means for the tie

Winning 2-1 gives Zweigen Kanazawa a narrow but valuable advantage ahead of the return meeting with FC Imabari. The visitors will still believe they can overturn the deficit at home, particularly after scoring once away, but Zweigen Kanazawa now hold the momentum and know that another disciplined performance would be enough to move forward in the YBC Levain Cup.