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Today’s J1 League News Roundup (October 16)

Mochizuki’s stoppage‑time winner gives Machida a 1-0 away ACL win

On Oct. 15, 2026, in AFC Champions League Two Group Stage MD2, FC Machida Zelvia beat Tampines Rovers 1-0 away at Jalan Besar Stadium. The match was decided in stoppage time: in the 90+4′ Mochizuki Henry Heroki reacted to a cross following a right‑side break by Soma and finished from the box to seal the victory. Conditions were cloudy, about 30°C with 70% humidity.

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V‑Varen Nagasaki confirm signing of GK Pumrabi in January 2027

On Oct. 15, 2026, V‑Varen Nagasaki announced that goalkeeper Pumrabi Sribunyako (from Kashima Gakuen High School) is set to join the club for the 2026/27 season in January 2027. The Thai goalkeeper thanked family, coaches and supporters and said he will work hard in training to contribute to Nagasaki as soon as possible.

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Several individual records within reach at Matchweek 10

J.LEAGUE published, on Oct. 15, 2026, a list of records approaching milestone at Matchweek 10. Notable entries: Yuto Nagatomo (FC Tokyo) and HATSUSE Ryo (G‑Osaka) are one J1 appearance away from 200; THOMAS JOK DENG (Yokohama FM) and ERIK (Vissel Kobe) are one appearance from 100; Sho Inagaki (Nagoya) needs one goal for 50 J1 goals; Avispa Fukuoka is one team goal shy of 500 in J1.

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