It was a Wednesday afternoon, and Machida Zevia were in a slightly dull 0-0 draw away to Sakura Osaka. However, that didn't mean that their lead at the top of the table was in jeopardy, and in fact, they led the way with only a three-point gap.
Although Zevia didn't win the league, I strongly believe they don't need to worry too much. The key is for the new players to integrate quickly and show their strengths. Yuki Soma is one of them, although he is not at his peak yet, he is showing signs of his passing skills and ability to hit the ball from long range. To win the championship, the team needs to realize his potential. I predict that he will be the most creative centerpiece of the team.
Shonan Bima, on the other hand, conceded a goal in extra time in their midweek showdown with Fukuoka Hornets and ended up shaking hands with a 1-1 draw, wiping out their two-point advantage. I think the reason why the team failed to win is that they were too lax in handling the dead ball against Hornets, which is not to be confused with Wellington Lewis and Shahidi's outstanding performance in the front line of Hornets. In fact, Shonan Bima also has a talented striker, Suzuki Shodo. He has a keen eye for goal and is a threatening scorer.
In my opinion, Machida Zevia's great play on the offensive end and stability on the defensive end will be the key for them to beat Shonan Bima. Therefore, I have reason to believe that they will win this match at home.
