Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Yokohama FC beat Giravanz Kitakyushu 3-2 in a 135-minute training match in Miyazaki, with Naoya Komazawa scoring twice in the final period against his former club.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
Yokohama FC took the lead in the first period through veteran striker Lukian (full name: Lukian Araújo de Almeida), who scored to put the J1 League side ahead. Kitakyushu equalised from the penalty spot before the end of the first period, leaving the score at 1-1 after 45 minutes.
Kitakyushu, who play in J3 League, edged ahead in the second period with a goal from a corner kick. The J3 side took a 2-1 aggregate lead into the final period.
Yokohama FC's Naoya Komazawa — who spent the 2025 season on loan at Kitakyushu — scored twice in the third period to turn the match around. His first goal pulled the scores level before he struck again in the closing stages from a corner to secure the 3-2 win.
The Turning Point
Komazawa's first goal of the third period changed the momentum. Having returned to Yokohama FC in January 2026 after his loan spell at Kitakyushu, the forward's familiarity with the opposition appeared to work in his favour. His second goal, coming from a corner in the dying moments, completed the comeback and gave Yokohama a winning finish to their training camp.
Key Performers
- Naoya Komazawa (Yokohama FC) — Two goals in the decisive third period, both against his former loan club. The 49-shirted forward rejoined Yokohama FC in January 2026 after a development loan at Kitakyushu.
- Lukian (Yokohama FC) — The experienced Brazilian striker, aged 34, opened the scoring in the first period and led the line effectively throughout.
- Ryo Nagai (Kitakyushu) — Provided an attacking threat for the J3 side.
- Takumi Narasaka (Kitakyushu) — Active in midfield for the visitors.
By the Numbers
The match was contested as a 45×3 training match, meaning the 3-2 scoreline reflects aggregate scoring across 135 minutes rather than a standard 90-minute fixture. The H2H data on the Betmana page shows Yokohama FC have won 5 of the 11 previous meetings against Kitakyushu, with 4 wins for Kitakyushu and 2 draws. Both teams have scored in 73% of their meetings (8 of 11), and over 2.5 goals has landed in the same proportion.
What It Means
This was a pre-season training match for both clubs as they prepare for their respective domestic campaigns. Yokohama FC, competing in J1 League in 2026, used the match as part of a summer training camp in Miyazaki Prefecture. Kitakyushu, in J3 League, continued their pre-season preparations. The match was held at Hinata Miyazaki Prefectural General Sports Park Athletics Stadium, with kickoff at 17:00 JST (08:00 UTC).
Verdict
A productive pre-season workout for both sides. Yokohama FC's superior fitness told in the third period as they overturned a one-goal deficit, with Komazawa's double against his former employers the standout narrative. The multiple-period format means the result should be taken with appropriate context, but the comeback demonstrated character from the J1 side.
Rivalry since 2012
Yokohama FC vs Kitakyushu Head to Head Results· 11
Yokohama FC and Kitakyushu have met 11 times — Yokohama FC won 5, Kitakyushu won 4, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Yokohama FC leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.82 per match (17 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (73%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Yokohama FC are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2016.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 19 Jul 2026