Gamba Osaka overcame Shimizu S-Pulse in a close win on Friday, 0x1, in a game related to matchweek 24 of Japanese League. To this matchday, Miguel Ángel Lotina's team came from a draw, and Masanobu Matsunami's team came from two defeats.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
With 82 minutes on the clock, Hiroto Yamami scored Gamba Osaka's only goal of the game.
After the result Gamba Osaka are 13th in the table, with 29 points, while Shimizu S-Pulse sit 15th place, with 24 points. Next up, Masanobu Matsunami's team will host FC Tokyo. Meanwhile, Miguel Ángel Lotina's team will play away against Shonan Bellmare.
Shimizu S-Pulse | Gamba Osaka | |||
7 | 5 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
7 | 6 | Total Tackles | 4 | 8 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
8 | 4 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
8 | 60 | Total Passes | 72 | 7 |
8 | 53 | Passes Completed | 64 | 7 |
7 | 2 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
2 | Fouls Suffered | 2 |