Commentary

1' The first-half is just kicking off.
1' The first-half is just kicking off.
1' Throw-in for Hiroshima in the half of Kobe.
1' In the minute 1, Takaaki Shichi (Hiroshima) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
2' Corner awarded to Hiroshima.
2' Hiroshima's Marcos Junior Lima dos Santos gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Kobe defender.
2' In the minute 2, Hiroshima have been awarded a corner by Hajime Matsuo.
3' Hajime Matsuo signals a Kobe throw-in in Hiroshima's half.
3' Throw-in for Hiroshima at EDION Stadium.
5' In the minute 5, Hajime Matsuo blows against Hiroshima's Marcos Junior Lima dos Santos for offside.
5' Can Kobe get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Hiroshima's half?
6' Mutsuki Kato (Hiroshima) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
7' That's a fine assist from Shuto Nakano.
9' Goal kick for Hiroshima at EDION Stadium.
9' In the minute 9, Ball safe as Kobe is awarded a throw-in in their half.
9' Throw-in Hiroshima.
10' Hiroshima needs to be cautious. Kobe have an attacking throw-in.
11' In the minute 11, Important block from the Kobe defence as Douglas Da Silva Vieira fires in a strike for Hiroshima.
12' Corner awarded to Hiroshima.
12' Hiroshima push upfield and Hayato Araki gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Kobe defence.
12' In the minute 12, Hiroshima have been awarded a corner by Hajime Matsuo.
13' Throw-in for Kobe in their own half.
14' It's a goal kick for the away team in Hiroshima.
14' In the minute 14, Hiroshima to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.
15' Hajime Matsuo awards the home team a throw-in.
15' In Hiroshima, Shuto Nakano of Hiroshima is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
16' In the minute 16, Makoto Mitsuta of Hiroshima gets in a strike, but is off target.
16' Kobe have a goal kick.
20' Free kick for Hiroshima in the half of Kobe.
20' In the minute 20, Kobe awarded a throw-in in their own half.
21' Corner awarded to Hiroshima.
22' Hiroshima are pushing forward but Takaaki Shichi's finish is wide of the goal.
22' In the minute 22, Hajime Matsuo awards Kobe a goal kick.
22' Ball goes out of play for a Kobe goal kick.
23' Kobe awarded a free kick in their own half.
24' In the minute 24, In Hiroshima a free kick has been awarded the away team.
25' Ball goes out of play for a Hiroshima goal kick.
26' Throw-in for Hiroshima at EDION Stadium.
27' In the minute 27, Mutsuki Kato for Hiroshima drives towards goal at EDION Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.
28' Hiroshima have been awarded a corner by Hajime Matsuo.
29' Hajime Matsuo awards Kobe a goal kick.
29' In the minute 29, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
30' Hiroshima awarded a throw-in in their own half.
30' In the minute 30, Makoto Mitsuta instrumental with a fine assist.
32' Kobe have a goal kick.
34' Free kick for Hiroshima in their own half.
35' In the minute 35, Goal kick for Hiroshima at EDION Stadium.
36' Hajime Matsuo signals a free kick to Kobe in their own half.
36' Throw-in Kobe.
37' In the minute 37, Kobe to take a throw-in in Hiroshima territory.
38' It's a goal kick for the away team in Hiroshima.
39' Ball safe as Hiroshima is awarded a throw-in in their half.
40' In the minute 40, Hajime Matsuo awards the away team a throw-in.
41' Hiroshima drives forward and Makoto Mitsuta gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
42' Hiroshima have been awarded a corner by Hajime Matsuo.
42' In the minute 42, Hiroshima's Gakuto Notsuda breaks free at EDION Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.
42' It's a goal kick for the away team in Hiroshima.
42' Hajime Matsuo signals a Hiroshima throw-in in Kobe's half.
44' In the minute 44, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
44' Goal kick for Hiroshima at EDION Stadium.
45' Throw-in for Kobe in their own half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, At EDION Stadium the fourth official shows that 2 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 2 Hiroshima will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Kobe.
45' + 3 Kobe push forward at EDION Stadium and Yuya Osako gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Hiroshima defence.
45' The first-half has come to a close in Hiroshima.
45' + 4 In the minute 45, Corner awarded to Kobe.
46' The ref has blown to start the second-half. Kobe kick-off.
46' In the minute 46, Takayuki Yoshida (Kobe) is making a first substitution, with Daiju Sasaki replacing Shuhei Kawasaki.
46' The away team have replaced Koya Yuruki with Thuler. This is the second substitution made today by Takayuki Yoshida.
46' Throw-in for Hiroshima in their own half.
46' In the minute 46, Throw-in for Hiroshima in the half of Kobe.
46' Kobe awarded a throw-in in their own half.
47' Can Hiroshima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kobe's half?
47' In the minute 47, Hiroshima's Gakuto Notsuda has been booked in Hiroshima.
48' Hajime Matsuo signals a free kick to Kobe in their own half.
48' The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Gakuto Notsuda.
50' In the minute 50, Ball goes out of play for a Hiroshima goal kick.
50' Gakuto Notsuda for Hiroshima is back on the field again.
52' Hiroshima pushes forward through Shuto Nakano, whose finish on goal is saved.
53' In the minute 53, Hiroshima to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.
54' Kobe have been awarded a corner by Hajime Matsuo.
54' In Hiroshima Kobe attack through Thuler. The finish is off target, however.
54' In the minute 54, Hajime Matsuo awards Hiroshima a goal kick.
54' It seems as if Gakuto Notsuda is unable to continue. Shunki Higashi replaces him for the home team.
54' Pieros Sotiriou is replacing Douglas Da Silva Vieira for Hiroshima at EDION Stadium.
55' In the minute 55, Throw-in for Hiroshima at EDION Stadium.
56' Free kick for Hiroshima in their own half.
56' Kobe awarded a free kick in their own half.
57' In the minute 57, Kobe are in shooting range from this free kick.
58' Corner awarded to Kobe.
59' Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Hiroshima.
59' In the minute 59, Hiroshima have a goal kick.
60' It's a goal kick for the home team in Hiroshima.
60' Hajime Matsuo signals a Hiroshima throw-in in Kobe's half.
61' In the minute 61, Ball goes out of play for a Hiroshima goal kick.
62' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
63' Hiroshima drive upfield and Mutsuki Kato gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Kobe defender.
63' In the minute 63, Hajime Matsuo awards Kobe a goal kick.
64' The away team replace Ryo Hatsuse with Nanasei Iino.
64' Can Kobe get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Hiroshima's half?
65' In the minute 65, Hiroshima to take a throw-in in Kobe territory.
65' Can Hiroshima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kobe's half?
67' Throw-in Kobe.
67' In the minute 67, Hajime Matsuo awards the home team a throw-in.
68' Free kick Kobe.
71' Corner awarded to Hiroshima.
71' In the minute 71, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
71' Balint Vecsei is on a sub for Leo Osaki for Kobe.
72' Hiroshima's Marcos Junior Lima dos Santos gets his shot away but it misses the target.
72' In the minute 72, Goal kick for Kobe at EDION Stadium.
73' In Hiroshima, Shuto Nakano of Hiroshima is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
73' Hiroshima have been awarded a corner by Hajime Matsuo.
74' In the minute 74, Kobe have a goal kick.
74' Ball safe as Kobe is awarded a throw-in in their half.
75' Kobe's Daiju Sasaki gets in a shot on goal at EDION Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.
76' In the minute 76, Hajime Matsuo signals a free kick to Hiroshima.
76' Kobe awarded a free kick in their own half.
76' Michael Skibbe is making the team's third substitution at EDION Stadium with Sota Koshimichi replacing Shuto Nakano.
76' In the minute 76, Hiroshima make their fourth substitution with Taishi Matsumoto replacing Marcos Junior Lima dos Santos.
77' Hajime Matsuo awards the home team a throw-in.
79' In the minute 79, Free kick for Hiroshima in their own half.
78' Corner awarded to Kobe.
80' Takayuki Yoshida (Kobe) is making a fifth substitution, with Juan Mata replacing Yuki Honda.
81' Throw-in for Hiroshima in the half of Kobe.
81' In the minute 81, Hajime Matsuo signals a Hiroshima throw-in in Kobe's half.
82' Kobe have a dangerous throw-in.
83' Kobe have been awarded a corner by Hajime Matsuo.
83' In the minute 83, Corner awarded to Kobe.
84' Throw-in for Kobe in their own half.
84' Can Hiroshima capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Kobe's half?
86' In the minute 86, Throw-in Hiroshima.
86' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
89' Throw-in for Kobe at EDION Stadium.
90' Hiroshima drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.
87' Kobe push upfield but Hajime Matsuo quickly pulls them for offside.
90' Ball goes out of play for a Kobe goal kick.
89' In the minute 89, Hiroshima have been awarded a corner by Hajime Matsuo.
90' Taichi Yamasaki is replacing Makoto Mitsuta for the home team.
90' + 1 5 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 2 Free kick Hiroshima.
90' + 3 Kobe awarded a throw-in in their own half.
90' + 3 Throw-in for Kobe in the half of Hiroshima.
90' + 4 Can Hiroshima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kobe's half?
90' + 5 Hajime Matsuo signals a Kobe throw-in in Hiroshima's half.