Match report
Gamba Osaka beat Tokyo Verdy 1–0 at Gamba Osaka Stadium in J1 League. S. Kurata opened the scoring in the 61st minute. Gamba Osaka have 3 wins in their last 5, while Tokyo Verdy have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
2H
R. Handa
47'
⚽S. Kurataassist S. Kurata
61'
64'
D. Fukazawa
⇄J. Ichimori↓ Y. Fujimoto
70'
70'
⇄Y. Nagasawa↓ Y. Fukuda
⇄M. Higashiguchi↓ S. Kurata
89'
89'
⇄H. Mawatari↓ R. Hirakawa
Momentum
GOS
⚽
VER
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offApr 27, 2022 · 20:00
VenueGamba Osaka Stadium
Attendance48,984 / 64,453 (76%)
RefereeC. Turpin (Fra)
FIFA ranking
#2·
#9
#2·#9Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
54Ball possession %46
1Expected goals (xG)0.5
11Total shots11
5Shots on target4
4Shots off target5
4Blocked shots2
6Corner kicks5
2Offsides4
9Fouls13
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves4
510Passes510
80Pass accuracy %76
16Tackles17
Player of the match
R. Hirakawa7.9Lineups
GOS 4-3-36.94Formation7.054-3-3 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
2026Tokyo Verdy2-1Gamba OsakaChampions League
2024Tokyo Verdy0-2Gamba OsakaDomestic Cup
2023Gamba Osaka3-2Tokyo VerdyJ1 League
2022Tokyo Verdy1-0Gamba Osaka