IWATA, Japan (Interstat) — Iwata defeated visiting Sagan Tosu 2-0 on Saturday at Yamaha Stadium, scoring through Matheus Peixoto in the 58th minute and Motoki Ohara in the 88th minute. Peixoto also received a yellow card in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Sagan Tosu did not score. The victory came after a scoreless first half. Iwata’s record in this competition is now 2-0-3, and its record across all competitions is 3-1-3. Sagan Tosu’s record in this competition is now 3-2, and its record across all competitions is 5-3. Sagan Tosu made substitutions in the second half but could not break through. Iwata’s defense held firm after taking the lead, and Ohara’s late goal sealed the home victory at Yamaha Stadium. Iwata finished with two goals total and Sagan Tosu had none. Iwata next faces Fujieda MYFC, while Sagan Tosu next faces Shonan Bellmare.