Vissel Kobe and Júbilo Iwata Play to a Thrilling Draw in J1 League Match
Two Goals Each in High-Scoring Affair
Vissel Kobe and Júbilo Iwata shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in a J1 League match played at Noevir Stadium Kobe on Saturday.
Kobayashi and Bojan Give Vissel Kobe the Lead
Vissel Kobe took an early lead in the 10th minute when Yuya Osako crossed in a pass from the left wing, and Daigo Nishi found Yoshinori Muto in the box. Muto's shot was blocked, but the rebound fell to Yuya Kobayashi, who slotted it home from close range. Bojan Krkic made it 2-0 in the 33rd minute when he received a pass from Andres Iniesta and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
Júbilo Iwata Fight Back
Júbilo Iwata pulled one back in the 37th minute when Yoichi Naganuma found space in the box and headed home a cross from Akihiro Ienaga. The visitors drew level in the 49th minute when Kenyu Sugimoto converted a penalty after Takeru Ogihara had been brought down in the box.
Both Teams Push for Winner
Both teams pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but neither side could find a breakthrough. Vissel Kobe remain in fourth place in the J1 League standings, while Júbilo Iwata are up to 12th.
