Iwaki - Giravanz Kitakyushu

Japan: J3-League
J Village No.1 Ground
FT
2 - 2
(0 - 0)
Iwaki
Giravanz Kitakyushu
⚽ H. Iwabuchi (65), ⚽ R. Saga (73)
⚽ Y. Takazawa (78), ⚽ Y. Takazawa (90)
LineupsStanding
Iwaki
31Shuhei Shikano
11Ryo Arita ☛ (90)
19Hiroto Iwabuchi ⚽ (65), ☛ (80)
34Daigo Furukawa ☛ (64)
4Kyowaan Hoshi (10)
8Masaru Hidaka
15Rei Ieizumi
24Yuto Yamashita
2Riku Saga ⚽ (73)
6Eiji Miyamoto
10Kotaro Arima
 
Bench
1Kengo Tanaka
18Shu Yoshizawa ☚ (90)
22Tetsuya Yonezawa
35Genki Egawa
9Shota Suzuki ☚ (80)
14Daiki Yamaguchi ☚ (64)
16Genya Sekino
Giravanz Kitakyushu
27Yuya Tanaka
7Ryo Sato
10Yuya Takazawa ⚽ (78), ⚽ (90)
18Yuki Nakayama ☛ (73)
4Takashi Kawano
22Takuya Nagata ☛ (63)
23Kotaro Fujiwara ☛ (85)
44So Fujitani ☛ (73)
8Mitsunari Musaka
11Yudai Nagano
13Taiga Maekawa (31), ☛ (63)
 
Bench
1Kenshin Yoshimaru
9Z. Cardona ☚ (63)
24H. Maeda ☚ (63), (89)
28Takaya Inui ☚ (85)
25Nobuki Iketaka ☚ (73)
26Bunta Ino
29Kotaro Fujikawa ☚ (73)

Bundesliga news

Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovač ushers players to build on latest performance: "We have to draw strength from this game"
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund"We are out because of the away game" - Groß pins BVB elimination on first-leg disaster
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueBarcelona book semi-final berth despite Dortmund's gallant battle
FC St. PauliSt. Pauli hit by injury setbacks as they begin preparations for Leverkusen clash
FC BayernKane demands better finishing as Bayern aim to turn around Inter deficit
FC BayernKompany addresses criticism of Kim Min-jae ahead of Inter showdown
Preview UEFA Champions LeagueConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Barcelona
RB Leipzig"It was hard for me... he taught me a lot" - Openda opens up on Marco Rose sacking
Rumor Bayern MunichReport: Bayern almost signed Schwäbe over Urbig
FC AugsburgTwo-game ban dished out to Augsburg midfielder
VfB StuttgartStuttgart unsuccessful with Woltemade's red card appeal to DFB Court
Borussia Dortmund Dortmund travel to team hotel without duo ahead of Barcelona clash
Rumor FC BayernLeipzig reportedly add Henriksen to coaching shortlist

Table

Bundesliga

Regular Season

#TeamP
1 FC Bayern69
2 Leverkusen63
3 Frankfurt51
4 RB Leipzig48
5 Mainz 0546
6 Freiburg45
7 Gladbach44
8 Dortmund42
9 Bremen42
10 Augsburg42
11 Stuttgart40
12 Wolfsburg38
13 Union Berlin34
14 Hoffenheim30
15 St. Pauli29
16 Heidenheim22
17 Bochum20
18 Holstein Kiel18
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Match days

Team of the week Bundesliga Bundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 29
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany on wild draw with Dortmund: "I'd buy a ticket for a game like that"
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac reacts to Bayern draw: "We achieved what we wanted"
Post-match reaction FC BayernMüller rues missed chances after Bayern's draw against Dortmund
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 LeverkusenXabi Alonso insists Leverkusen won't give up in title race
Post-match reaction GladbachKleindienst slams Gladbach's body language after defeat
Bayern & DortmundConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund
Match report Bochum & AugsburgLate winner sees 10-man Augsburg beat Bochum
Match report Holstein Kiel & St. PauliSt. Pauli edge Kiel in relegation battle with dramatic injury-time winner
Match report Leverkusen & Union BerlinLeverkusen's title challenge dented by 0-0 draw with Union
Match report Hoffenheim & MainzKramaric's brace lifts Hoffenheim to important win over Mainz
Match report Gladbach & FreiburgFreiburg climb past Gladbach after late winner
Mainz 05Burkardt misses Mainz's clash with Hoffenheim
Match report Leipzig, WolfsburgLeipzig climb to Champions League place with thrilling win
Preview Kiel, St. PauliHolstein Kiel v St. Pauli preview: Newcomers battle in classic relegation six-pointer
Preview Bochum, AugsburgVfL Bochum v FC Augsburg preview: Rock solid FCA travel to relegation-threatened Blues
Preview Hoffenheim, MainzTSG Hoffenheim v Mainz preview: Spirited 05ers aim three points in front of “home” support
Bayern, DortmundKompany talks about a BVB player he once labelled “future Ballon d’Or candidate”
Preview Bayern, DortmundBayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund preview: Bundesliga giants lock horns after European woes
Bayer 04 LeverkusenWirtz set for Leverkusen return against Union Berlin
MainzMainz will travel to Hoffenheim with 10,000 fans
Borussia DortmundNiko Kovac: "We have to do more against top teams”
VfL WolfsburgWolfsburg injuries starting to clear up ahead of Leipzig clash
Bayer 04 LeverkusenWirtz in line for return against Union Berlin, confirms Rolfes
BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 28

German Teams in Europe

Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovač ushers players to build on latest performance: "We have to draw strength from this game"
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund"We are out because of the away game" - Groß pins BVB elimination on first-leg disaster
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueBarcelona book semi-final berth despite Dortmund's gallant battle
FC BayernKane demands better finishing as Bayern aim to turn around Inter deficit
FC BayernKompany addresses criticism of Kim Min-jae ahead of Inter showdown
Preview UEFA Champions LeagueConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund Dortmund travel to team hotel without duo ahead of Barcelona clash
Dortmund & BayernPredicted Champions League lineups: How all teams could line up for the quarter-final second legs
Preview FC BayernInter vs. Bayern Munich preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayern MunichNo return for Neuer against Inter as Urbig retains keeper duties
Rumor Borussia DortmundDortmund midfielder set for snub against Barcelona, Sky reports
Preview Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund vs. FC Barcelona preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernNeuer expected to miss Bayern's Champions League return leg against Inter
Match report Europa LeagueSantos secures important draw for Frankfurt against Tottenham
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac reacts to crushing 4-0 defeat: "We need to defend together"
Borussia DortmundAdeyemi slams "embarrassing" Dortmund performance against Barcelona
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueBVB blown away by bullish Barcelona
Borussia DortmundConfirmed lineups: FC Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Preview Eintracht FrankfurtTottenham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC BayernVincent Kompany: "We still fully believe in our chances"
Post-match reaction FC BayernLaimer confident Bayern can turn tie around after "frustrating" 1-2 defeat to Inter
Post-match reaction FC BayernThomas Müller: "We wanted a different result, but we know all is not lost"
FC BayernConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Inter
Predicted lineups Bayern & DortmundPredicted Champions League lineups: How all teams could line up for the quarter-final first legs
Preview Borussia DortmundFC Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Team news and predicted lineups

DFB-Pokal

VfB StuttgartWoltemade on reaching the DFB-Pokal final: "One of the best moments of my career"
Match report VfB Stuttgart & RB Leipzig Stuttgart book their place in DFB-Pokal final
VfB Stuttgart & RB Leipzig Confirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig
Editor's pick Arminia BielefeldWhat happens if Arminia Bielefeld win the DFB-Pokal?
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 LeverkusenXabi Alonso admits Leverkusen deserved to lose to Bielefeld: "Almost nothing worked"
Post-match reaction Arminia BielefeldArminia Bielefeld coach on sensational semi-final win over Leverkusen: "No one will be sleeping tonight"
Bayer 04 LeverkusenAndrich self-critical after Leverkusen's cup exit: "By far our worst game of the season"
Match report DFB-PokalArminia Bielefeld shock Leverkusen to reach first DFB-Pokal final in club history
DFB-PokalConfirmed lineups: Arminia Bielefeld vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Preview Stuttgart & RB LeipzigVfB Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayer 04 LeverkusenAlonso gives update on Tella, Wirtz and Tapsoba ahead of Bielefeld clash
Preview Bielefeld & LeverkusenArminia Bielefeld vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Leverkusen, Bielefeld, Leipzig, StuttgartPokal draw: Leverkusen play third-tier Bielefeld, Leipzig away at Stuttgart
Post-match reaction Leipzig & WolfsburgLeipzig's handball penalty against Wolfsburg sparks debate
Match report RB Leipzig & WolfsburgSesko penalty sees Leipzig book semi-final spot
RB Leipzig & WolfsburgConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg, DFB-Pokal quarter final
Post-match reaction Werder BremenBittencourt lashes out at Köhn after cup defeat
Post-match reaction Werder BremenWerner reacts to Werder's shocking cup exit: "We missed out on a huge opportunity"
Match report DFB-Pokal Giant-killing continues as Bielefeld roll past Bremen into Pokal final-four
Preview Leipzig & WolfsburgRB Leipzig vs. Wolfsburg preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview Bielefeld & WerderArminia Bielefeld vs Werder Bremen preview: Can Bielefeld keep their cup dream alive?
Post-match reaction Köln & LeverkusenKöln defender lashes out at "arrogant" Leverkusen after Pokal defeat
Match report BAYER LEVERKUSENBayer Leverkusen squeeze past Köln into Pokal semis
Bayer LeverkusenAlonso expresses excitement for derby
Match report VfB StuttgartStuttgart end losing streak to reach Pokal semis

German National Team

German National TeamNagelsmann's deal includes release clause valid from 2027
DFBVöller extends contract with DFB
Facts German National TeamGermany's EURO 2024 nets €2.5billion record windfall for UEFA
Post-match reaction DFBGermany boss singles out Kleindienst for praise after Italy draw
Post-match reaction DFBNagelsmann reacts to Germany's wild 3-3 draw with Italy
Match report German national teamNationalelf secure Nations League semi-final place despite late drama
GermanyConfirmed Lineups: Germany vs. Italy
DFBNagelsmann confirms ter Stegen is still seen as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper
GermanyKleindienst certain to start against Italy
Other GermanyOliver Baumann: "I've always accepted every role”
Preview GermanyJulian Nagelsmann: “We want to write our own history”
Preview DFBGermany vs. Italy preview: Team news and predicted lineups
DFBVöller postpones decision on Germany future
Post-match reaction German National TeamGoretzka jubilant after comeback against Italy: "It feels nice to be back"
Post-match reaction German National Team"Happy with the win and the performance" - Kimmich reflects on victory in Milan
Post-match reaction German National TeamJulian Nagelsmann: "The team showed desire and did everything to win"
Post-match reaction German National TeamGermany player ratings against Italy
Match report German National TeamGoretzka guides Germany to first-leg comeback victory over Italy
Preview German National TeamConfirmed Lineups: Italy vs. Germany
DFBGoretzka earns praise from Nagelsmann amid reports he will start for Germany against Italy
DFBNagelsmann opens up about tight goalkeeping battle
German National TeamLina Magull retires from the Germany women's national team
DFB & AugsburgDahmen on standby for Germany
DFBItaly without star striker against Germany
FC Bayern & DFBBayern's Urbig withdraws from Germany U21 squad due to injury

Long reads

Editor's pick Arminia BielefeldBelief in Bielefeld: How Pokal underdogs Arminia plotted an historic path to Berlin
Editor's pick Arminia BielefeldWhat happens if Arminia Bielefeld win the DFB-Pokal?
Editor's pick MainzWho is the maverick man leading Mainz to the Champions League? – Discovering who Bo Henriksen is by those that knew him
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWhat's going wrong with Werder Bremen?
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga European race: The full assessment
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWerder Bremen and Andre Silva: A potentially sneaky important move
Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga"Ones to watch" for Bundesliga Matchday 19
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWerder Bremen and the potential curse of Heidenheim
Analysis/Commentary SV Werder BremenWhy Werder Bremen have made a change at wingback
Analysis/Commentary BayernJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Bayern München
Analysis/Commentary Bayer 04 LeverkusenJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Analysis/Commentary FC St. Pauli January 2025 Transfer Primer: FC St. Pauli
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: SC Freiburg
Analysis/Commentary 1. FC HeidenheimJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Heidenheim
Analysis/Commentary VfL BochumJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: VfL Bochum
Analysis/Commentary Union BerlinJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Union Berlin
Analysis/Commentary Eintracht FrankfurtJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Eintracht Frankfurt
Analysis/Commentary TSG 1899 HoffenheimJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Werder Bremen
Analysis/Commentary RB LeipzigJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: RB Leipzig
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Analysis/Commentary VfL WolfsburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: VfL Wolfsburg
Analysis/Commentary FSV Mainz 05January 2025 Transfer Primer: FSV Mainz 05
Analysis/Commentary FC AugsburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Augsburg
Analysis/Commentary Holstein Kiel January 2025 Transfer Primer: Holstein Kiel

Exclusive interviews

Exclusive interview VfL WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Mads Roerslev opens up on injury struggles, Wolfsburg loan so far, future and more
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Editor's pick Bundesliga & DFBEXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann on the Bundesliga title fight, Der Klassiker and Nagelsmann's start as Germany coach
Editor's pick MainzEXCLUSIVE: Danny da Costa rules out future coaching job
Interview Bayer LeverkusenEXCLUSIVE: Edmond Tapsoba on England links, his role models and Leverkusen's struggles this season
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Editor's pick LeverkusenSimon Rolfes interview – part two: Leverkusen boss points out "problem" with German youth development
Editor's pick LeverkusenFernando Carro interview: Bayer Leverkusen CEO says Bundesliga rights are “sold under value”, questions 50+1 rule
Editor's pick Bayer 04 LeverkusenSimon Rolfes interview: Leverkusen boss on global scouting, Frimpong’s “fantastic” rise and more
Editor's pick WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Jonas Wind on Wolfsburg's poor start, Niko Kovac, his dream club and more
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