SAPPORO, Japan (Interstat) — Consadole Sapporo opened its J2 League season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Ehime FC on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at the Daiwa House Premist Dome, outperforming pregame projections with a multi-faceted offensive display.

The home side, which entered the match following a preseason loss, controlled the tempo from the outset and secured the result with goals from three different players. The win immediately put Consadole Sapporo in the win column for the new J2 League campaign, giving them a 1-0 record. Ehime, in its season debut, fell to 0-1.

Midfielder Tomoki Kondo broke through for the hosts in the 25th minute, giving Consadole Sapporo a lead it would not relinquish. The first-half pressure continued and was rewarded just before the break when defender Rei Ieizumi found the net in the 48th minute, doubling the advantage heading into halftime.

The second half saw Consadole Sapporo maintain its dominance, effectively closing out the match in the 78th minute with a goal from midfielder Mário Sérgio. The three goals, sourced from both the defensive and midfield units, underscored a balanced attacking performance that Ehime’s defense struggled to contain throughout the contest.

The lopsided result defied the expectations of Interstat’s game simulator, which had projected a closer 2-1 finish. The outcome also validated the same analytics firm’s ELO rating system, which had given Consadole Sapporo an overwhelming 89.10 percent probability of winning.

The only blemish for the hosts was a yellow card shown to Haruki Yoshida in the 53rd minute. Ehime was unable to capitalize on the moment or mount any significant offensive threat, finishing the match without a goal.

The victory provides a positive start for Consadole Sapporo as it looks to build momentum in the league. The team’s overall record across all competitions now stands at one win, one loss and one draw. The loss places early pressure on Ehime, which now holds an overall record of one win, one loss and one draw this season. Ehime’s previous result was a 1-1 draw on the road against Fukushima United on Oct. 5. Consadole Sapporo’s last match prior to Saturday was a 2-0 preseason defeat at home to Shimizu S-Pulse on Sept. 20.

The comprehensive nature of the win, fueled by key performances from Ieizumi, Kondo and Sérgio, establishes a strong foundation for Consadole Sapporo’s J2 League campaign.