Date of Competition
: May 25, 2024
playing field
: Niigata City Land Arena
Recent Results
: Niigata Swans have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, which is a fair performance overall.
take the field
: The Niigata Swans' last game was a 1-1 draw on the road against Gamba Osaka, showing a tenacious defense and some offensive threat.
Recent Results
: Fukuoka Hornets are in good form with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5 matches.
take the field
: Fukuoka Hornets won 2-0 at home against Shimizu Drums in their last match, showing strong offensive firepower and solid defense.
Niigata Swan (brand)
Ogawa Yoshinori
: As the core of the team's midfield, Yoshinori Ogawa has been a key player in the team's offensive organization and defensive blocking.
Suzuki Musashi (1836-1885), Japanese politician, prime minister of Japan from 1948-1945
: The leading scorer on the front line, with excellent goal-sense and shooting ability, is the heart of Niigata Swan's offense.
Fukuoka Wasp (baseball)
Naohui Maeda
: The heart of Fukuoka Hornets' midfield, with excellent passing and organizing skills, is a key engine of the team's attack.
Leandro Damião
: The leading scorer on the front line with speed and breakaway ability is an important part of the Fukuoka Hornets' offense.
Niigata Swan (brand)
ball control strategy
: Niigata Swans focuses on possession, controlling the rhythm of the game through the midfield's passing and dispatching, and patiently searching for attacking opportunities.
defensive counterattack
: Stay compact on the defensive end, look for scoring opportunities with quick counterattacks, and use speed and coordination to tear down opposing defenses.
Fukuoka Wasp (baseball)
high pressure pressing (medicine)
: Fukuoka Hornets focus on high-pressure pressing in front of the field, grabbing the ball through aggressive running and pressing, and launching attacks quickly.
side attack (soccer)
: The Fukuoka Hornets use the speed and breaking ability of the wing to create an attacking threat, with wingers and wing-backs working together as a key part of their attack.
This matchup between Niigata Swans and Fukuoka Hornets will be a battle between ball control and high pressure pressing. Niigata Swans, playing at home, will utilize possession tactics and defensive counter-attacks as their main strategy, while Fukuoka Wasps will look for chances to break through through high-pressure pressing and side attacks. Considering the recent performances and tactical characteristics of both sides, it is expected that this match will be very intense and may end with a score of 1-1 or 2-1 (in favor of Fukuoka Hornets), depending on how both sides play on the field and seize chances in the match.
