Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Machida Zelvia beat Fujieda MYFC 2-1 in a pre-season training match in Okinawa, with all three goals arriving in the second half of the 70-minute contest.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The match was played over two 35-minute halves as part of Machida Zelvia's summer training camp in Okinawa. The first half ended goalless, with neither side able to find a breakthrough in a tight opening period.
All three goals came after the interval. Machida Zelvia struck twice to establish a 2-0 lead before Fujieda MYFC's Numata Shunya pulled one back. The identities of Machida's two goalscorers were not published in the match reports issued by either club.
The result meant Machida won both of their training matches on the day — they had earlier beaten Thespa Gunma 2-0 (1-0 in each 30-minute half) at the same venue.
The turning point
With the score locked at 0-0 after the first 35 minutes, the second half opened up significantly. Machida's quick double put them in control, and though Numata's reply gave Fujieda a lifeline, they could not find an equaliser before the final whistle.
Key performers
Numata Shunya (Fujieda MYFC) — Scored Fujieda's only goal of the match and was the sole player named on the scoresheet in the official Fujieda club report.
Machida Zelvia's attack — Two second-half goals from unnamed scorers proved decisive, though the exact identity of the goalscorers was not confirmed by either club.
By the numbers
The match was played in a training format (35 minutes × 2) rather than a standard 90-minute friendly, typical of pre-season camps where managers prioritise minutes across the squad. Machida played two matches on the same day — also beating Thespa Gunma 2-0 in a separate 30-minutes × 2 contest — suggesting extensive squad rotation in the Okinawa heat.
What it means
Both clubs continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026-27 J.League campaign. Machida Zelvia, managed by Go Kuroda, are preparing for the J1 League season with their opening fixture scheduled against FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium on 8 August 2026. Fujieda MYFC continue their build-up in J2.
Machida's training camp in Yaese, Okinawa, included multiple training matches as part of their summer pre-season programme, with the club also facing Thespa Gunma on the same day.
Verdict
A useful workout for both sides on the training ground in Okinawa. Machida's ability to win both of their matches on the day suggests solid squad depth, while Fujieda will take encouragement from Numata's goal against top-flight opposition. The match served its primary purpose as a fitness-building exercise rather than a competitive fixture.
Match details: Training match (35min × 2), Gushichan Soccer Field, Yaese, Okinawa. 18 July 2026. Fujieda MYFC 1-2 FC Machida Zelvia (HT 0-0). Fujieda scorer: Numata Shunya.
Rivalry since 2013
Machida Zelvia vs Fujieda MYFC Head to Head Results· 4
Machida Zelvia and Fujieda MYFC have met 4 times — Machida Zelvia won 2, Fujieda MYFC won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Machida Zelvia leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.25 per match (4 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2013.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 19 Jul 2026