Machida Zelvia defeated Yokohama F. Marinos 3-2 in the 2026 J1 League season opener on February 6, 2026, at Nissan Stadium.
Match Summary
Machida Zelvia secured a hard-fought away victory despite being embroiled in a pre-match player verbal abuse scandal. The visitors dominated the first half, heading into the break with a commanding 3-1 lead. Yokohama F. Marinos mounted a second-half comeback attempt, controlling 64% of possession and taking 10 shots, but they could only find one more goal.
Goal Scorers
- Machida Zelvia:
- Erik Nascimento: 8′ (Assist: Neta Lavi), 17′
- Yuki Soma: 45+2′ (Free kick)
- Yokohama F. Marinos:
- Daiju Tono: 16′ (Penalty)
- Jean Croux: 67′ (Assist: David)
Key Match Statistics
| Statistic | Yokohama F. Marinos | Machida Zelvia |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Total Shots | 10 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 (Miyaichi 47′) | 1 (Soma 63′) |
Lineup Highlights
- Yokohama F. Marinos: Featured Park, Kato, Tsunoda, Quiñones, Inoue, Watanabe, Yamane, Miyaichi, Tono, Croux, and Tanimura.
- Machida Zelvia: Na Sang-ho started on the bench, entering as a substitute in the 67th minute, while Oh Se-hoon was omitted from the matchday roster.