In the Emperors Cup match held on 7th June 2023, Shonan Bellmare came out as the dominant side against BTOP Hokkaido with a powerful 6-1 victory.
Shonan Bellmare was able to establish an early lead with two goals scored within the first 14 minutes - at 7:49 and 13:51 minutes respectively. This allowed them to command the game's flow and momentum right from the outset. The third goal, scored at 42:50 right before the first half's whistle added another dent on BTOP Hokkaido’s attempts to regroup and strike back. The fourth and fifth goals for Shonan Bellmare in the early stage of the second half, precisely at 47:28 and 53:13 respectively, clearly demonstrated their dominance and affirmatively sealed the victory.
A closer inspection of corner kicks, regarded as vital opportunities for scoring, shows that Shonan Bellmare had 2 while BTOP Hokkaido managed only 1. This paints a picture of Shonan Bellmare having better control over the match, putting BTOP Hokkaido on the backfoot for the majority of the game.
BTOP Hokkaido's struggles weren't only limited to defensive issues but extended to discipline as well. The away team received a yellow card in the second half at the 74:45 minute slot, which could be a reflection of their frustration playing from behind. On the contrary, Shonan Bellmare exhibited a high level of discipline, collecting no yellow cards.
Finally, BTOP Hokkaido managed to put one goal in at 70:27 in the second half but it was more of a consolation goal rather than a comeback, as Bellmare immediately responded 12 minutes later, setting the final score to a formidable 6-1.
In conclusion, Shonan Bellmare's victory can be attributed to their early game aggression, maintained pressure, strategic superiority in set-pieces alongside their discipline on the field. In contrast, BTOP Hokkaido will need to greatly improve its defensive solidity and discipline in future matches.
| Lose | 3-1 | Avispa Fukuoka vs Shonan Bellmare | |
| Win | 5-6 | Cerezo Osaka vs Shonan Bellmare | |
| Win | 2-0 | Shonan Bellmare vs Fagiano Okayama FC | |
| Win | 6-1 | Shonan Bellmare vs BTOP Hokkaido | |
| Lose | 0-1 | Shonan Bellmare vs Jubilo Iwata |
| Lose | 6-1 | Shonan Bellmare vs BTOP Hokkaido |
| Home game | Shonan Bellmare | 6 | 1 | BTOP Hokkaido | Away game | Emperors Cup |
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