Fukushima stun Sendai 4-3
On September 9, 2026, Fukushima United shocked Vegalta Sendai in the Levain Cup first round, winning 4-3 at home to reach the second round. Tsubasa Nakamura’s 39th-minute opener set the tone, and goals from Yuki Okada and Kazumasa Shimizu sealed the win. Sendai’s Shion Inoue and Hiromu Kamada fought back but fell short. Attendance: 2,262.
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Matsumoto win on penalties over Shonan
In a dramatic Levain Cup first-round tie on September 9, 2026, Matsumoto Yamaga and Shonan Bellmare finished 3-3 after extra time. Matsumoto prevailed 4-3 in the subsequent penalty shootout to progress to the second round. The match featured goals from the likes of Hideaki Matsumura and Ryota Shibuya and drew 2,282 spectators.
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Tokyo Verdy win with stoppage-time strike
On September 9, 2026, Tokyo Verdy edged Reylack Shiga 1-0 in the Levain Cup first round thanks to a stoppage‑time winner from Kim Hyun‑woo in the 90+5 minute. The late strike proved decisive as Verdy advanced. The match took place at Heiwado HATO Stadium with an attendance of 2,885.
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Montedio Yamagata hold on for 1-0 win
Montedio Yamagata secured a 1-0 victory over Tochigi SC in the Levain Cup first round on September 9, 2026, advancing to the second round. Kaito Mori’s 17th‑minute strike proved decisive as Yamagata defended the lead to the final whistle. Attendance: 1,696 at Kanseki Stadium Tochigi.
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V‑Varen Nagasaki win 1-0 at Kochi
V‑Varen Nagasaki progressed to the Levain Cup second round with a 1-0 away win over Kochi United on September 9, 2026. Diego Pituca’s 77th‑minute left‑foot finish proved to be the decisive goal as Nagasaki held on. Attendance: 1,358 at GIken Stadium.
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Gamba Osaka complete signing of Yusei Toshinoda
On September 9, 2026, Gamba Osaka announced the permanent signing of forward Yusei Toshinoda (27) from Tegevajaro Miyazaki. Toshinoda stated via the club that he will “give everything I have to fight for Gamba Osaka’s victories.” Attention now turns to how he will be used in upcoming league matches.
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Vissel Kobe re-sign Eriki
Vissel Kobe confirmed on September 9, 2026, the permanent signing of forward Eriki (32) from FC Machida Zelvia. After joining the squad he trained with the team and reports indicate a likely re‑debut in the September 11 match at Kashima. Eriki’s return adds depth to Kobe’s attack.
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