TENDO, Japan (Interstat) — Montedio Yamagata opened its J2 League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fujieda MYFC on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at ND Soft Stadium Yamagata, a result that closely mirrored pregame projections.

The home side secured the win with a late goal from midfielder Shōma Doi in the 84th minute, capitalizing on a second-half surge to overcome a resilient Fujieda side. The match’s outcome was statistically anticipated, as Interstat’s game simulator had projected an identical 2-1 final score, and its ELO system gave Montedio Yamagata an 85.70 percent probability of victory.

The game began with an early breakthrough from the visitors. Fujieda MYFC’s Tsubasa Terayama stunned the home crowd, finding the net in just the 9th minute to give his team an unexpected lead. The goal set a defensive tone for much of the first half, with Montedio Yamagata struggling to break down a compact Fujieda defense.

The match’s physical intensity was first reflected in the 20th minute when Fujieda’s Hiroto Sese was shown a yellow card. Sese, who entered the match as a substitute, would later play a pivotal role in the final outcome.

Montedio Yamagata’s pressure eventually told in the 76th minute. The equalizer came from Yuri Mori, who leveled the score and energized the home supporters, setting the stage for a frantic final quarter-hour.

The decisive moment arrived eight minutes later. The previously booked Sese atoned for his earlier caution by providing a crucial assist, setting up Doi for the match-winning goal in the 84th minute. The goal completed Montedio Yamagata’s comeback and cemented Doi’s status as a key performer.

The match concluded with a final flash of contention as Montedio Yamagata’s Ken Yamura received a yellow card in the 90th minute, but the home side saw out the remaining moments to secure all three points.

With the result, Montedio Yamagata begins its J2 League season with a perfect record of one win and zero losses. The club’s form across all competitions this season remains unblemished. Conversely, Fujieda MYFC starts its league campaign with a defeat, its record now standing at zero wins and one loss. The team’s overall record across all competitions now includes zero wins, one loss, and one draw, having previously played to a 1-1 stalemate with Tegevajaro Miyazaki on Sept. 13, 2025.