FinishedJ1 League
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COS | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HIR | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Feb 22, 2026 · 06:00Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka
Match report
Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Cerezo Osaka 2–1 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka in J1 League. S. Higashi opened the scoring in the 8th minute. Cerezo Osaka have 3 wins in their last 5, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
8'
⚽S. Higashiassist S. Higashi
31'
⚽Y. Chajima
2H
⇄Kosuke Nakamura↓ N. Ishiwatari
62'
62'
⇄Y. Tanaka↓ Y. Chajima
Dion-Johan Cools
67'
⚽S. Kagawaassist S. Kagawa
81'
⇄Kim Jin-Hyeon↓ S. Kagawa
81'
81'
⇄I. Ouchi↓ S. Higashi
Momentum
COS
⚽⚽⚽
HIR
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offFeb 22, 2026 · 06:00
VenueYodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka
Attendance61,528 / 68,365 (90%)
RefereeY. Ohashi
Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
43Ball possession %57
1.4Expected goals (xG)1.8
11Total shots12
4Shots on target6
5Shots off target4
3Blocked shots3
5Corner kicks7
1Offsides4
10Fouls12
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards1
4Goalkeeper saves3
465Passes531
80Pass accuracy %77
15Tackles18
Player of the match
N. Ishiwatari
7.7Lineups
COS 4-3-37.16Formation7.144-3-3 HIR
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 31:11 | +20 | 45 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 32:18 | +14 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 28:22 | +6 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 26:28 | -2 | 28 | WLWLL |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 22:26 | -4 | 28 | WLWWL |
| 6 |  Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 25:22 | +3 | 25 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 28:31 | -3 | 20 | LLWLW |
| 8 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 22:24 | -2 | 20 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 23:39 | -16 | 18 | LWLWL |
| 10 |  JEF United Chiba | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 18:34 | -16 | 12 | LLLLL |
| 1 |  Vissel Kobe | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29:25 | +4 | 35 | LWLWW |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 30:21 | +9 | 31 | LWLWW |
| 3 |  Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 33:31 | +2 | 31 | WLWWL |
| 4 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:23 | +8 | 30 | LWWLW |
| 5 |  Gamba Osaka | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:25 | +6 | 28 | WLWLW |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26:29 | -3 | 26 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 23:25 | -2 | 24 | WWLWL |
| 8 |  Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 23 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 | LWLLW |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:31 | -10 | 21 | WLLWL |
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