FinishedJ1 League
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIR | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| COS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Apr 25, 2026 · 07:00Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Match report
Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Cerezo Osaka 2–1 at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima in J1 League. S. Higashi opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 3 wins in their last 5, while Cerezo Osaka have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽S. Higashiassist S. Higashi
29'
H. Araki
33'
40'
⚽S. Kagawaassist S. Kagawa
2H
50'
E. Chimeziekai
⚽Y. Chajima
52'
⇄Y. Tanaka↓ Y. Chajima
66'
66'
⇄Kosuke Nakamura↓ N. Ishiwatari
K. Osako
67'
⇄I. Ouchi↓ S. Higashi
85'
85'
⇄Kim Jin-Hyeon↓ S. Kagawa
Momentum
HIR
⚽⚽⚽
COS
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offApr 25, 2026 · 07:00
VenueEdion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Attendance31,237 / 39,046 (80%)
RefereeY. Sutani
Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
56Ball possession %44
1.9Expected goals (xG)1.4
15Total shots9
7Shots on target3
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
8Corner kicks4
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
540Passes468
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
H. Araki
7.6Lineups
HIR 4-3-36.97Formation6.974-3-3 COS
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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