KUSATSU, Japan (Interstat) — Kusatsu defeated Ryukyu 2-1 on Saturday, using a second-half goal from Masato Nuki to complete a comeback. Nuki played 90 minutes and scored in the 57th minute. Ren Fujimura scored for Kusatsu in the 28th minute and played 72 minutes. Yuma Kato scored for Ryukyu in the 6th minute and played 73 minutes. Yu Tomidokoro recorded an assist for Ryukyu in 61 minutes. Kato gave the visitors an early lead before Fujimura equalized. Nuki then put Kusatsu ahead after the break, and the home side held on. Ryukyu pressed for a late equalizer but could not find another goal. The win moved Kusatsu to 1-0 in this competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Ryukyu fell to 0-1 in this competition and 0-1 across all competitions. Kusatsu’s victory came after Ryukyu opened the scoring, and the home team’s response proved enough. The home side protected its advantage through the closing stages.