Kanazawa vs Gamba Osaka

Gamba Osaka took the lead in the 19th minute when Swedish-born forward Deniz Hümmet opened the scoring. Ryoya Yamashita doubled the advantage in the 35th minute, sending Gamba into the break 2-0 ahead.

The second half was a one-sided affair. Yamashita completed his brace five minutes after the restart (50'), making it 3-0. Ryotaro Meshino then struck twice in quick succession — in the 56th and 63rd minutes — to put the result beyond any doubt. Asahi Uenaka rounded off the scoring in the 90th minute, completing the 6-0 rout.

Yamashita's second goal in the 50th minute, coming just five minutes into the second half, extinguished any hope of a Kanazawa fightback. Gamba's intensity never dropped after the restart, and they added four second-half goals to the two from the first period.

Ryoya Yamashita (Gamba Osaka) — Scored twice (35', 50'), the first the crucial second goal just before half-time and the second killing the contest early in the second half. His movement in behind the Kanazawa defence caused problems all evening.

Ryotaro Meshino (Gamba Osaka) — A quickfire double in the 56th and 63rd minutes turned a comfortable lead into a comprehensive rout. The former Hearts and Gamba youth product showed sharp finishing.

Deniz Hümmet (Gamba Osaka) — Opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a composed finish, settling any early nerves for the J1 side.

The provider payload records a 6-0 scoreline with a 2-0 half-time lead, reflecting a game that was controlled rather than dominated in the first half before Gamba ran riot after the break. The six-goal margin is Gamba's biggest pre-season win of the 2026 summer campaign. The J1 side's squad depth was evident, with multiple goalscorers from different positions across the pitch.

For Gamba Osaka, the result continues their pre-season preparations under head coach Tomokazu Myojin ahead of the 2026 J1 League season resumption. For Zweigen Kanazawa, the heavy defeat serves as a reminder of the gap between J2 and J1, though the match's primary purpose was commemorative — celebrating the club's 20th anniversary and raising funds for Noto Peninsula earthquake recovery efforts.

A professional, efficient performance from Gamba Osaka against a lower-division opponent in a match that carried deeper meaning. The six-goal margin was never in doubt after the first half, and Myojin's side will take confidence from the clean sheet and multiple goalscorers into their remaining pre-season fixtures.