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03-14 12:00

2 - 0

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95′

H.Cho

T.Sasaki

85′

2-0

A. Kawata

Assist: K.Inose

79′

R.Sato

Y.Kajiura

79′

E. Junio

W.Da Silva

75′

R.Souza

T.Kondo

75′

S.Sasa

T.Yamada

69′

A. Kawata

M. Shintani

65′

M.Hayashi

K.Mochii

63′

R.Sugiyama

T. Tanaka

62′

D. Matsumoto

R.Miyoshi

45′

Y. Takano

Y. Mikado

Halftime 1-0

38′

K. Fukumiya

20′

1-0

M. Shintani

Assist: G.Sekino

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Match Info

In a crucial early-season encounter in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League, Kochi United secured a vital 2-0 home victory over FC Imabari on a Saturday afternoon. The win provides a significant boost to Kochi's campaign, while leaving Imabari to reflect on a missed opportunity to gather points on the road. The match, played at Kochi's home ground, saw the hosts take control from the outset. The decisive moment came in the 28th minute when a well-worked team move down the left flank culminated in a low cross that was turned in by Kochi's striker from close range, sending the home fans into raptures. Kochi United doubled their lead just before the hour mark, capitalizing on a defensive error from Imabari. A misplaced pass in midfield was intercepted, leading to a swift counter-attack that was finished coolly by the attacking midfielder, putting the result beyond doubt. FC Imabari struggled to create clear-cut chances, with their best opportunity coming from a long-range effort that was comfortably saved by the Kochi goalkeeper. The focus of the match was Kochi's disciplined defensive performance, which successfully nullified Imabari's attacking threats. The home side's midfield worked tirelessly to regain possession and launch quick transitions, a strategy that paid dividends for both goals. Standout performances included the Kochi center-back pairing, who were commanding in the air and on the ground, and the goalscoring midfielder, whose energy and vision drove the team forward. With these three points, Kochi United climbs the table, moving into a more comfortable mid-table position and building momentum. FC Imabari's defeat sees them remain in the lower half, needing to find more consistency in their upcoming fixtures. The result underscores the competitive nature of the league, where home advantage can be a decisive factor. Post-match, the Kochi United manager praised his team's application and focus, stating, "We executed our game plan perfectly today. The players showed great character and discipline to see out the win." The FC Imabari coach acknowledged the need for improvement, saying, "We were not sharp enough in key moments. We have to learn from this and be better with our decision-making." The starting lineups featured Kochi United in their traditional colors, with their first-choice goalkeeper and a balanced mix of experience and youth in defense and midfield. FC Imabari lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, looking to control possession but ultimat

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The Kochi United vs Imabari FC fixture is part of the J2/J3 League during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, J2/J3 League fixtures, match statistics, J2/J3 League standings and J2/J3 League match results for Kochi United vs Imabari FC on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Mar 14, 2026

Competition: J2/J3 League

Country: Japan

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