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03-14 13:00

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S.Tanaka

Assist: M. Nakajima

91′

S. Homma

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R.Nakano

T. Hirato

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K. Noborizato

A.Ohata

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H.Tanaka

S.Hatanaka

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T. Matsuda

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M. Okugawa

F. Honda

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Y.Ishida

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K.Sato

Hidehiro Sugai

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R.Sakata

70′

S. Homma

T.Andrade

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Y.Yokoyama

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M. Shibayama

N.Ishiwatari

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M. Túlio

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Match Info

Japanese J1 League Round 3: Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Cerezo Osaka In a tightly contested Kansai derby at the Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Cerezo Osaka secured a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Kyoto Sanga. The match, kicking off at 1 PM local time on March 14, 2026, was decided by a dramatic late winner, handing Cerezo a crucial three points in the early season. Kyoto Sanga started brightly, pressing high and creating several half-chances in the opening twenty minutes. However, it was the visitors who struck first against the run of play. In the 34th minute, a swift counter-attack down the right flank culminated in a low cross that was expertly finished at the near post by Cerezo's Brazilian forward. The home side responded with vigor after the break and found their equalizer in the 58th minute. A cleverly worked short corner found its way to the edge of the box, where a Kyoto midfielder unleashed a powerful drive that took a slight deflection to wrong-foot the Cerezo goalkeeper. The game looked destined for a draw until the 89th minute, when a speculative cross into the Kyoto box was poorly cleared. The ball fell kindly to a Cerezo substitute on the edge of the area, who controlled it on his chest before volleying a stunning winner into the top corner, sparking wild celebrations from the traveling supporters. The key focus point was the resilience shown by Cerezo Osaka, who absorbed pressure and capitalized on their limited chances, a hallmark of a well-organized side. For Kyoto, the manner of the late concession will be a bitter pill to swallow after a promising performance. The result sees Cerezo Osaka climb into the top half of the J1 League table, building momentum with their second win of the campaign. Kyoto Sanga, meanwhile, are left ruing missed opportunities and remain in the lower reaches of the standings. Post-match, Kyoto Sanga's manager lamented his team's lapse in concentration at the death. "We controlled large parts of the game but switched off for one critical moment. At this level, you get punished," he said. The victorious Cerezo manager praised his team's character: "It's a derby, it's never easy. The boys showed fantastic spirit to keep going and find a moment of real quality to win it." The starting lineups featured Kyoto Sanga in their traditional purple, while Cerezo Osaka took to the field in their iconic pink and black stripes.

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Match Date: Mar 14, 2026

Competition: JPN J1

Country: Japan

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