Yokohama Marinos went on the road to challenge Hokkaido Sapporo Gonzaga, but suffered a 2:3 defeat, and continue to be at the bottom of the league with a 11-point gap to the safety zone. If Gonzaga wants to keep their chances of survival, the midfield defense needs to be strengthened, otherwise the opponent's attack will be like a crack.
The team's record has picked up since Reio Osaki joined the team, but the 33-year-old veteran's offensive and defensive contributions are indispensable, and he is undoubtedly the key to turning things around. In Wednesday's match between Fukuoka Hornets and Shonan Bima, Shahidi equalized in the last minute of the match, resulting in a 1:1 handshake, with only one win in their last four league matches.
Shahidi showed his ability to score, but his team missed many good chances. Matsuoka has shown excellent covering ability in the midfield and made many successful breaks. Dino and his recent form is also worth looking forward to, their golden left foot and creativity will be the lethal weapon for the team's offense.
Fukuoka Hornets had less successful shots on goal at Gonzaga Sapporo Hokkaido, which is good news for Gonzaga. I think this matchup ends in a 1:1 draw, with each side taking a point.
