Match report
Gamba Osaka beat Tokyo Verdy 3–2 at Gamba Osaka Stadium in J1 League. R. Hirakawa opened the scoring in the 6th minute. Gamba Osaka have 3 wins in their last 5, while Tokyo Verdy have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
6'
⚽R. Hirakawa
⚽Y. Fujimotoassist Ginjiro Ikegaya
18'
S. Kurata
28'
2H
⚽Y. Fujimotoassist Y. Fujimoto
56'
S. Fukuoka
60'
⇄J. Ichimori↓ Y. Fujimoto
65'
65'
⇄Y. Nagasawa↓ Y. Fukuda
67'
⚽Y. Fukudaassist Y. Fukuda
77'
Matheus Vidotto
⚽S. Kurata
79'
⇄M. Higashiguchi↓ S. Kurata
84'
84'
⇄H. Mawatari↓ R. Hirakawa
Momentum
GOS
⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
VER
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 4, 2023 · 19:00
VenueGamba Osaka Stadium
Attendance59,941 / 64,453 (93%)
RefereeF. Brych (Ger)
FIFA ranking
#9·
#16
#9·#16Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
55Ball possession %45
2.5Expected goals (xG)2
15Total shots12
8Shots on target5
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots1
9Corner kicks6
3Offsides3
10Fouls13
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes519
79Pass accuracy %77
16Tackles16
Player of the match
R. Hatsuse7.9Lineups
GOS 4-3-37.05Formation7.124-3-3 VER
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 |
European qualification Relegation
J1 League
2026Gamba Osaka2-1Tokyo VerdyChampions League
2024Gamba Osaka0-2Tokyo VerdyDomestic Cup
2023Tokyo Verdy3-2Gamba OsakaJ1 League
2022Gamba Osaka1-0Tokyo Verdy