Gifu 1, Kumamoto 2

KUMAMOTO (Interstat) — Ora Ishihara scored twice in a four-minute span late in the second half, and Kumamoto rallied from a one-goal deficit to beat Gifu 2-1 on Sunday. Gifu had taken the lead through Shun Nakamura in the 42nd minute and held it into the final quarter-hour before Kumamoto’s substitutes changed the match. Kumamoto improved its position in the competition with the home victory, while Gifu left with a narrow loss after leading for much of the afternoon. The match turned when Kumamoto found space behind Gifu’s back line and Ishihara finished twice in quick succession. Gifu opened the… Read more...