On matchweek 8, the game between Albirex Niigata and Consadole Sapporo on Saturday ended in a draw, 1-1. To this matchday, Rikizo Matsuhashi's team came from two defeats, and Mihailo Petrovic's team came from a win.
The opening goal was scored by Yuya Asano after 20 minutes.
With 75 minutes on the clock, Shingo Omori saw a red card after receiving his second yellow Hiroki Akiyama netted the last goal in the 80th minute.
After the result Albirex Niigata are 14th in the table, with 9 points, while Consadole Sapporo sit 19th place, with 5 points. Next up, Rikizo Matsuhashi's team visit Kyoto Sanga, while Mihailo Petrovic's team will play at home against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
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Hiroki Akiyama 80' | Yuya Asano 20' |
