Toyama, Tegevajaro Miyazaki play to 1‑1 draw

TOYAMA, Japan (Interstat) — Toyama and visiting Tegevajaro Miyazaki played to a 1-1 draw Sunday at Toyama Athletic Recreation Park Stadium. Tsubasa Yoshihira put Toyama ahead in the 38th minute, finishing a pass from Yoshiki Takahashi. Koji Okumura equalized for Tegevajaro Miyazaki in the 63rd minute. Okumura was shown a yellow card in the 84th, while Miyazaki teammate M. Ano was booked in the 58th. Miyazaki made a change at halftime, and both sides used substitutions in the second half as they searched for control. Both clubs are now 0-0-1 in this competition and 0-1-1 across all competitions. Tegevajaro Miyazaki had lost its previous match at Kawasaki Frontale, while Toyama had dropped a home decision to Urawa Reds. Toyama pressed for a late winner, but Tegevajaro Miyazaki held firm through the closing stages. The draw leaves both sides still seeking their first victory of the season in all competitions after the final whistle.