Niigata Albirex 2-3 Vissel Kobe final score - 22 September 2024, J.League

Goal! Ryuho Kikuchi heads Kobe into a 2-3 lead. Yosuke Ideguchi instrumental with a fine assist.

Corner awarded to Kobe.

Kobe attack and a brilliant heading opportunity is created for Thuler but the ball cannons into the bar!

Free kick for Kobe in the half of Albirex.

Albirex to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.

Goal kick for Kobe at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium.

Albirex's Kento Hashimoto gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Free kick for Kobe in the half of Albirex.

Yuya Kuwasaki is on a sub for Takahiro Ogihara for Kobe.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Niigata.

Yuzuru Shimada for Albirex gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Kobe drives forward and Daiju Sasaki gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Throw-in for Albirex close to the penalty box.

Kobe awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Albirex at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium.

Kobe are coming forward and Yosuke Ideguchi gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Koei Koya signals a free kick to Kobe just outside Albirex's area.

Koei Koya signals a Kobe throw-in in Albirex's half.

Throw-in for Albirex in their own half.

Throw-in Kobe.

The home team replace Yuji Ono with Koji Suzuki.

The home team have replaced Kaito Taniguchi with Motoki Hasegawa. This is the third substitution made today by Rikizo Matsuhashi.

Koei Koya awards Kobe a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Kobe.

Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Albirex.

Ryuho Kikuchi (Kobe) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

Kobe have been awarded a corner by Koei Koya.

Throw-in for Kobe at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium.

Kobe's Yoshinori Muto is on target but unsuccessful.

Kobe have a goal kick.

Eiji Miyamoto for Albirex gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Koya Yuruki is on a sub for Taisei Miyashiro for Kobe.

Takayuki Yoshida is making the team's third substitution at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium with Ryuho Kikuchi replacing Tetsushi Yamakawa.

Goal! Yoshinori Muto equalizes to bring the score to 2-2.

Albirex make their second substitution with Jin Okumura replacing Yoshiaki Takagi.

The home team replace Michael James Fitzgerald with Thomas Deng.

Ball safe as Kobe is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Albirex pushes forward through Kento Hashimoto, whose finish on goal is saved.

Kento Hashimoto hits the bar! Nearly a goal there for Albirex.

In Niigata Kobe drive forward through Yuya Osako. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Can Kobe get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Albirex's half?

It's a goal kick for the away team in Niigata.

Albirex's Yuji Ono gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Corner awarded to Albirex.

Throw-in for Albirex in their own half.

At Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium, Albirex are penalized for being offside.

Takayuki Yoshida (Kobe) is making a second substitution, with Yuki Honda replacing Ryo Hatsuse.

Daiju Sasaki is replacing Haruya Ide for the away team.

Koei Koya signals a free kick to Kobe in their own half.

Kobe have been awarded a corner by Koei Koya.

Kobe's Takahiro Ogihara is on target but unsuccessful.

Ball goes out of play for a Kobe goal kick.

Takahiro Ogihara (Kobe) has received a yellow card from Koei Koya.

Free kick for Albirex in their own half.

Koei Koya signals a Kobe throw-in in Albirex's half.

Koei Koya awards the home team a throw-in.

Can Kobe get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Albirex's half?

Albirex awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Kobe in Niigata.

In Niigata a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Ball goes out of play for a Albirex goal kick.

Kobe's Yuya Osako misses with an attempt on goal.

Albirex will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Kobe.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Niigata.

Albirex have been awarded a corner by Koei Koya.

Kobe have a goal kick.

Albirex's Kaito Taniguchi attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

Corner awarded to Albirex.

Corner awarded to Albirex.

Goal kick for Kobe at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium.

Albirex's Kaito Taniguchi breaks free at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Ball safe as Albirex is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Albirex.

Koei Koya awards Albirex a goal kick.

Kobe have been awarded a corner by Koei Koya.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

Albirex drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Throw-in for Albirex at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium.

Kobe awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Albirex drive forward but Kaito Taniguchi is judged offside.

Kobe drives forward and Yuya Osako gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Albirex have a goal kick.

Yoshinori Muto hits the post! Very nearly a goal there in Niigata for Kobe.

Koei Koya signals a free kick to Kobe.

Albirex to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.

Koei Koya signals a free kick to Albirex in their own half.

Throw-in Kobe.

Albirex awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Kobe in their own half.

Yuji Ono is on target to give Albirex a 2-1 advantage. Great play from Kento Hashimoto to set up the goal.

Kobe advance rapidly upfield but Koei Koya blows for offside.

Koei Koya awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Albirex.

Koei Koya awards Kobe a goal kick.

In Niigata Albirex attack through Yoshiaki Takagi. The finish is off target, however.

Goal! Albirex draw level to 1-1 through a Motoki Nagakura header. Kaito Taniguchi with an assist there.

Free kick for Kobe in their own half.

Goal kick for Albirex at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium.

Throw-in for Albirex in the half of Kobe.

Albirex have been awarded a corner by Koei Koya.

Free kick Albirex.

Albirex awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Kobe have a dangerous throw-in.

Corner awarded to Kobe.

Can Kobe get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Albirex's half?

Albirex have been awarded a corner by Koei Koya.

Ball goes out of play for a Kobe goal kick.

Ball safe as Albirex is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Albirex to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.

Gotoku Sakai puts the ball in the net and the away team now lead 0-1. That's a fine assist from Yuya Osako.

At Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium, Eiji Miyamoto has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Free kick for Kobe in their own half.

Koei Koya signals a free kick to Kobe in their own half.

Motoki Nagakura for Albirex drives towards goal at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Kobe awarded a free kick in their own half.

Koei Koya signals a Kobe throw-in in Albirex's half.

Kobe are in shooting range from this free kick.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Niigata.

Corner awarded to Albirex.

Albirex have been awarded a corner by Koei Koya.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Koei Koya signals a throw-in for Albirex, close to Kobe's area.

Throw-in for Albirex at Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium.

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

Albirex Niigata scores 1.68 goals when playing at home and Vissel Kobe scores 1.43 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Albirex Niigata and Vissel Kobe is 0.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Albirex Niigata and Vissel Kobe is 1.8.

Albirex Niigata scores 0.4 goals in a match against Vissel Kobe and Vissel Kobe scores 1.4 goals against Albirex Niigata (on average).

Albirex Niigata have won just 0 of their last 5 J.League games against Vissel Kobe.

Vissel Kobe have lost just 0 of their last 5 J.League games against Albirex Niigata.

In the last 5 meetings Albirex Niigata won 0, Vissel Kobe won 4, 1 draws.

Vissel Kobe have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Albirex Niigata (in all competitions).

Vissel Kobe's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Albirex Niigata's.

In J.League, Vissel Kobe has better performance than Albirex Niigata.

When Vissel Kobe is down 1-0 away, they win 37% of their matches.

When Albirex Niigata is down 0-1 home, they win 16% of their matches.

When Vissel Kobe leads 0-1 away, they win in 84% of their matches.

When Albirex Niigata leads 1-0 at home, they win in 75% of their matches.

On their last meeting Vissel Kobe won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Vissel Kobe.

Albirex Niigata wins 20% of halftimes, Vissel Kobe wins 40%.

Albirex Niigata wins 1st half in 20% of their matches, Vissel Kobe in 40% of their matches.

Vissel Kobe have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

Michael Fitzgerald has more yellow cards (4) than any other player at Albirex Niigata. Thuler has collected 6 for Vissel Kobe.

Michael Fitzgerald has assisted the most goals for Albirex Niigata with 4. Yoshinori Muto is Vissel Kobe's biggest assister (7).

Kaito Taniguchi is Albirex Niigata's top scorer with 10 goals. Yuya Osako has scored 10 times for Vissel Kobe.

Albirex Niigata's home record this season: 4-6-5.

Vissel Kobe haven't scored in 3 of their 15 away matches in J.League this season.

Albirex Niigata haven't scored in 2 of their 15 home matches in J.League this season.

Vissel Kobe haven't lost in their last 7 games.

Vissel Kobe have a winning streak of 4 matches.

Albirex Niigata haven't lost in any of their last 5 home matches.

Did you know that Vissel Kobe scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that Albirex Niigata scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Vissel Kobe have a winning streak of 3 matches in J.League.

Last season's matches: 0-1 (Albirex Niigata at home) and 0-0 (Vissel Kobe at home).

Albirex Niigata's last home win against Vissel Kobe was in 2016.

During the last 29 meetings, Albirex Niigata have won 11 times, there have been 8 draws while Vissel Kobe have won 10 times. The goal difference is 36-36 in favour of Albirex Niigata.

During the last 15 meetings with Albirex Niigata playing at home, Albirex Niigata have won 7 times, there have been 5 draws while Vissel Kobe have won 3 times. The goal difference is 18-13 in favour of Albirex Niigata.

The most common result of matches between Albirex Niigata and Vissel Kobe is 0-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Albirex Niigata and Vissel Kobe when Albirex Niigata is playing at home is 1-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.