Giravanz Kitakyushu 2, Vanraure Hachinohe FC 1

TOKYO (Interstat) — A pivotal J3 League matchup on Sunday pits first-place Vanraure Hachinohe against a surging Giravanz Kitakyushu side looking to play spoiler. Vanraure Hachinohe (28-8-5, 89 points), the league leaders, host the contest looking to rebound from a 1-0 road loss to Tochigi City last Saturday. That defeat snapped a four-game winning streak in which they outscored opponents 8-0. Their dominant season, which includes a 29-8-6 record across all competitions, has them firmly in the promotion picture. They face a Giravanz Kitakyushu (21-18-6, 69 points) squad that has found its form, winning three of its last four matches,… Read more...