KOFU, Japan (Interstat) — Thonny Anderson scored in the 74th minute and Tokushima defeated Ventforet 1-0 in a J2 League match Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at JIT Recycle Ink Stadium. Tokushima moved to 3-3-1 in the competition and 3-3-1 across all competitions. Ventforet slipped to 2-4-1 in the competition and 2-4-1 overall. Hikaru Endo of Ventforet received a yellow card in the 22nd minute. Ventforet could not find an equalizer after falling behind. Tokushima previously lost at Blaublitz, beat Iwaki and Ōita, lost at Júbilo, drew with Sagan, and lost at Consadole. Ventforet previously lost to Júbilo, won at Montedio, beat Consadole, lost at Blaublitz, drew with Tegevajaro, and lost at Sagan. Tokushima will host Tochigi City on Sept. 26, while Ventforet will visit Ōmiya the same day. The visitors protected their narrow lead through the closing stages and claimed the road result. Both clubs continue J2 League play next weekend.