Iwata 1, Iwaki 1

IWAKI (Interstat) — Naoki Kumata struck early and Iago Teles equalized after halftime as Iwaki and Iwata played to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, a result shaped by an early opener, a second-half send-off and a busy run of substitutions. Iwaki needed only five minutes to take the lead. Kumata finished the opening chance, with Yuriya Takahashi credited with the assist. The early goal gave the home side a lead to protect, but the match quickly grew physical. Iwata’s Danilo Cardoso was booked in the sixth minute, and Iwaki’s Fujii K. followed in the 14th. Matsubara K. of Iwata also… Read more...