SENDAI, Japan (Interstat) — Vegalta Sendai defeated Roasso Kumamoto 2-0 in a J2 League match on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Yurtec Stadium Sendai. The result defied a pregame projection that had forecast a draw.

Ko Miyazaki opened the scoring in the 69th minute before Kokoro Kobayashi sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute. Kobayashi’s goal was assisted by substitute Wataru Iwashita, who also received a yellow card.

The win improved Vegalta Sendai’s league record to one win and one loss, while Roasso Kumamoto fell to zero wins and two losses in J2 League play this season.