In a weekend match on Saturday Oct 8th, in week 32, Consadole Sapporo will play host to Avispa Fukuoka in a clash of the J-League. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, 11th placed Consadole Sapporo, recorded a 4-3 win against Kawasaki Frontale. Akihiro Ienaga struck first for Kawasaki Frontale in the 30th minute on a penalty kick, but Lucas Fernandes got the equalizer for Consadole Sapporo in the 33rd minute on a penalty kick Finally they completed the comback in the 102nd minute on a goal by to cap off a wild match. Consadole Sapporo is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while 16th placed Avispa Fukuoka is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Vissel Kobe. Yuki Kobayashi struck first for Vissel Kobe in the 21st minute on a feed from Koya Yuruki, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Avispa Fukuoka was frustrated by Vissel Kobe’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Vissel Kobe ended the match with the shutout victory. Avispa Fukuoka looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 5 points in their last 10 matches.
On Mar 6th, Avispa Fukuoka hosted Consadole Sapporo in their last match together. Avispa Fukuoka and Consadole Sapporo battled to a 0-0 draw. Avispa Fukuoka had 14 on net, and Consadole Sapporo had 7, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,.
Yuya Yamagishi has been the most effective weapon for Avispa Fukuoka lately. The Japaneese midfielder has netted 2 goals in his last 5 matches. Both and Gabriel Xavier have been the hottest scorers for Consadole Sapporo in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals each.