Osaka, Japan — Sanfrecce Hiroshima survived a late scare to claim all three points, with Shunki Higashi's stoppage-time winner completing a dramatic finish at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
GOALS:- 55' Ryo Germain - Sanfrecce Hiroshima- 90+5' Soromon Sakuragawa - Cerezo Osaka- 90+7' Shunki Higashi - Sanfrecce Hiroshima
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Cerezo Osaka: Soromon Sakuragawa - Equalizing goal deep in stoppage time- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Shunki Higashi - Match-winning goal at 90+7'
KEY STAT: Sanfrecce Hiroshima outshot Cerezo Osaka 14-8, with 4 shots on target to Cerezo's 1, reflecting their dominance in attacking areas despite the hosts holding 52.3% possession.