Fagiano Okayama 2, Shimizu S-Pulse 1

SHIZUOKA, Japan (Interstat) — Substitute Lucas Marcos provided a goal and an assist to propel visiting Fagiano Okayama to a 2-1 comeback victory over Shimizu S-Pulse in a J1 League match Saturday at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The result, which defied pregame projections, handed Okayama a winning start to its league campaign while delivering a home defeat for Shimizu to begin the season. The match, played on Dec. 6, 2025, was largely controlled by the home side for the first hour, in line with statistical expectations. Data firm Interstat had given Shimizu S-Pulse a 67.5 percent probability to win and its… Read more...