Giravanz, Kagoshima play to draw in J3 League match

KITAKYUSHU (Interstat) — Giravanz and Kagoshima played to a 1-1 draw in a J3 League match at Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu on Saturday. Shosaku Yasumitsu, a Giravanz defender, scored in the 63rd minute and finished with 90 minutes played and one goal. Kagoshima’s Kota Muramatsu received a yellow card in the 31st minute. Kagoshima is now 6-0-2 in the J3 League and 6-0-2 across all competitions. Giravanz is now 1-3-4 in the league and 1-3-4 overall. The visitors remained unbeaten in league play and overall. The hosts pressed for a winner after Yasumitsu’s equalizer, but Kagoshima held firm to preserve the draw. The result extends Kagoshima’s unbeaten run in league play, while Giravanz settles for a point at home. Both teams return to J3 League action, with Giravanz hosting Kōchi and Kagoshima hosting Fukushima. Kagoshima had won its previous match against Tochigi, while Giravanz entered after a road win at Sagamihara.