Soccer J1 starts on the 23rd.
In addition to the championship battle between established teams such as Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F. Marinos, who are aiming for consecutive championships, attention will be paid to the battles of promoted teams such as FC Machida Zelvia, who are playing in J1 for the first time, and Tokyo Verdy, who are returning to J1 for the first time in 16 years.
NHK will broadcast the opening match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Urawa Reds, which will be held at Hiroshima City's new stadium from 2:00 pm on the 23rd, on general television and simultaneously stream it on NHK Plus.
Hiroshima x Urawa venue “Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima”
The J.League, which will start anew after celebrating its 30th anniversary last season, will kick off with a match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Urawa Reds at 2:00 pm on the 23rd at Hiroshima City's new stadium, Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
Of these, J1 will have 20 teams, an increase of two teams from last season, and will compete in a total of 38 matches until December this year, vying for the championship.
◆Vissel Kobe aiming for consecutive victory
Last season's champions Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe, who are aiming for a consecutive title, have added key players such as Yuya Osako, who was the best player and top scorer last season, and Hotaru Yamaguchi, who was selected to the best eleven, as well as former Japan national team midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi. , experienced members lead the team.
◆Yokohama F. Marinos aiming for victory for the first time in two seasons
Yokohama FM Anderson Lopez
Yokohama F. Marinos, who ranked second last season, is known for their overwhelming offensive power, which led them to score 63 points last season.
The decisive attacking team, including Anderson Lopez, who was the top scorer along with Vissel's Osako, is alive and well, and they are aiming for their first championship in two seasons.
◆Will Urawa Reds win for the first time in 18 seasons?
Urawa Reds won the ACL last year
Urawa Reds, who won the ACL (Asia Champions League) in 4th place last season, will aim for their first J1 championship in 18 seasons with a solid defense that has conceded the least number of goals in the league, as well as new reinforcements in the offensive line.
FC Machida Zelvia Manager Tsuyoshi Kuroda (center)
In addition, it will be interesting to see how promoted teams such as FC Machida Zelvia, Jubilo Iwata, and Tokyo Verdy, who returned to J1 for the first time in 16 years, will fare, led by coach Tsuyoshi Kuroda, a famous high school soccer player.
In the first round of J1, two games will be played on the 23rd, six games on the 24th, and two games on the 25th.
Also, J2 and J3 will start on the 24th.
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《J1 Round 1 Match Card》
[Friday, February 23rd]
▽Hiroshima x Urawa 14:00＠E Peace
▽Nagoya x Kashima 18:00＠Toyotasu
[Saturday, February 24th]
▽Iwata × Kobe 13:00 @ Yamaha
▽ Fukuoka × Sapporo 14:00 @ Best Star
▽ Tosu × Niigata 14:00 @ Station Star
▽ Machida × G Osaka 15:00 @ G Star
▽ Shonan × Kawasaki F 15:00 @ Lemon S
▽C Osaka x FC Tokyo 15:00＠Yodokou
[Sunday, February 25th]
▽Kashiwa x Kyoto 14:00 @ Sankyo F Kashiwa
▽ Tokyo V x Yokohama FM 14:00 @ National