In this 27th week match, on Sat Aug 27th, Shimizu S-Pulse plays host to Kyoto Sanga in a meeting of these two J-League teams. In their last match, 11th placed Shimizu S-Pulse, recorded a 1-1 draw against Kashiwa Reysol. Thiago Santana struck first for Shimizu S-Pulse in the 8th minute on a feed from Leon Yamahara, then in the 4th minute of the second half’s stoppage time, Naoki Kawaguchi sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Yuki Muto earning Kashiwa Reysol at least a draw. Shimizu S-Pulse is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 14th placed Kyoto Sanga, recorded a 1-2 loss against Kashiwa Reysol. Shohei Takeda struck first for Kyoto Sanga in the 7th minute, but Honda got the equalizer for Kashiwa Reysol on an own goal in the 25th minute But luckily in the 98th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Yuki Muto. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10.
In their last match on May 14th, Kyoto Sanga and Shimizu S-Pulse battled to a 0-0 draw. Kyoto Sanga had 14 on net, and Shimizu S-Pulse had 14, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,.
Kyoto Sanga’s most prolific scorer has been Genki Omae. The Japaneese attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Shimizu S-Pulse’s most prolific scorer has been Thiago Santana. The Brazilian attacker has netted 3 goals over the last five matches.