KOFU, Japan (Interstat) — Tokumo Kawai scored in the 74th minute as Júbilo defeated host Ventforet 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at JIT Recycle Ink Stadium in a J2 League match. Kawai, a midfielder, recorded one goal in 29 minutes. Iago Teles of Júbilo was booked in the 65th minute, while Michele Staccioli of Ventforet received a yellow card in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time. Ventforet pressed for an equalizer but could not find one. Júbilo held on for the road win. The visitors scored the only goal of the match. Júbilo improved to 3 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw in the competition and across all competitions. Ventforet moved to 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw in the competition and across all competitions. Júbilo’s next match is at Albirex on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Ventforet will host Tokushima on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.