IWAKI, Japan (Interstat) — Iwaki SC and Renofa Yamaguchi played to a 0-0 draw in a J2 League match on Sunday at Iwaki Greenfield Stadium. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side. The match was a physical affair, featuring three yellow cards, including one for Iwaki substitute Kohei Tanabe, who was booked in the 12th minute. With the result, both clubs opened their J2 League campaigns with a draw. Iwaki SC’s overall season record now stands at two draws and one loss across all competitions.