In this 34th week match, on Sat Nov 5th, Consadole Sapporo hosts Shimizu S-Pulse in a meeting of these two J-League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Consadole Sapporo sits at 10th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-1 win against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Shinzo Koroki scored the first goal for Consadole Sapporo in the 23rd minute, then Gakuto Notsuda tied it up for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 37th minute. Consadole Sapporo should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while 17th placed Shimizu S-Pulse is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Kashima Antlers. Kento Misao struck first for Kashima Antlers in the 56th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster At the end of 90 a dissapointed Shimizu S-Pulse couldn’t manage to score, and Kashima Antlers took the shutout win. Shimizu S-Pulse is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.
Consadole Sapporo and Shimizu S-Pulse last played eachother at the Iai Stadium Nihondaira on Saturday Feb 19th. Shimizu S-Pulse and Consadole Sapporo battled to a 1-1 draw. Lucas Fernandes struck first for Consadole Sapporo in the 15th minute, then Suzuki tied it up for Shimizu S-Pulse in the 68th minute earning Shimizu S-Pulse at least a draw.
Thiago Santana has been the most effective weapon for Shimizu S-Pulse lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches. For Consadole Sapporo, their top scorers are Lucas Fernandes and Shinzo Koroki, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches.