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August 2, 2024

Series: Stuttgart Overpowers Sanfrecce 5-2 in Hiroshima – J League

The brand-new Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was electric for the latest J.League International Series 2024 match, powered by Footballnews.com. A packed crowd witnessed a thrilling display as VfB Stuttgart defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-2 in a high-octane encounter.

Fresh off their win over Kyoto Sanga F.C. Just days earlier, the Bundesliga runners-up came out strong, with Justin Diehl nearly scoring after just 10 minutes. Sanfrecce Hiroshima, however, responded with determination. Takaaki Shichi’s burst down the left forced a superb one-handed save from Stuttgart’s goalkeeper, Alexander Nübel, keeping the game scoreless early on.

But in the nineteenth minute, the impasse was broken when Jamie Leweling charged into the box and set up Angelo Stiller for a clinical finish, giving Stuttgart the lead. Despite halftime down 1-0, Sanfrecce bounced back shortly after the break. An impressive move by Yotaro Nakajima in midfield led to a precise cross from Taishi Matsumoto, finding Nakajima again for a composed finish that equalized the score at 1-1.

Stuttgart quickly regained control with a flurry of goals. Ömer Beyaz struck a pinpoint shot into the bottom corner from outside the box, and moments later, Thomas Kastanaras broke through the defense to round the keeper and make it 3-1 for the visitors.

Sanfrecce fans had more to cheer about when Marcos Júnior curled a beautiful free-kick over the wall and into the net in the 76th minute, showcasing his skill and narrowing the deficit to 3-2. 

However, Stuttgart responded almost immediately, restoring their two-goal cushion in the 78th minute when Jeong Yeong set up Nick Woltemade for an easy tap-in. The victory was sealed in stoppage time. Moussa Cissé’s brilliant solo effort added a fifth, capped off with a celebratory moment featuring mascot Fritzle.

In the J. League International Series finale, Newcastle were defeated by Yokohama F Marinos.

Yokohama F·Marinos triumphed over Newcastle United on Saturday, securing a 2-0 victory at the Japan National Stadium to conclude the J.League International Series 2024, powered by Footballnews.com.

The energy was palpable at Kokuritsu, with fans of both Newcastle and F·Marinos create an electric atmosphere well before kick-off. The action on the pitch matched the enthusiasm in the stands, as Alexander Isak and Sean Longstaff tested F·Marinos’ goalkeeper Hiroki Iikura with a series of challenging saves early on.

Meanwhile, F·Marinos weren’t without their own threats, with Yan Matheus and Kenta Inoue coming close to scoring. Although their early attacks mainly went down the left flank, a surge from the right broke the deadlock. Keigo Sakakibara delivered a perfect cross to Élber, who met it with a powerful first-time finish, giving the Brazilian and his team a deserved lead.

Buoyed by the opening goal, F·Marinos gained momentum, and their supporters’ chants of “Yokohama” reverberated throughout the stadium as the teams headed into halftime.

Newcastle made seven substitutions at the break, but F·Marinos immediately capitalized on the changes, applying relentless pressure. Just moments into the second half, Yuta Koike’s tenacity paid off when he retrieved a ball on the verge of going out of play and delivered it to Jun Amano, who calmly slotted it into the net to double the lead for F·Marinos.

The Tricolor continued to press forward, with Yuhi Murakami seemingly adding a third, only for the goal to be overruled for offside.

Despite Newcastle’s efforts to rally in the final 15 minutes, F·Marinos’ defense held firm, repelling each Magpies’ attack with determination and poise.

As the final whistle blew, the Marinos fans erupted in celebration. During a season of ups and downs, this match showcased the team’s potential and ability to compete against a top-tier club like Newcastle United.

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