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Rough play of Tochigi SC is controversial! Matsumoto Yamaga GK Tomohiko Murayama followed by Iwata GK Ryuki Miura with dangerous eyes … | Football Tribe Japan

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Meiji Yasuda Seimei J2 League Section 34, Tochigi SC vs. Jubilo Iwata was held on the 17th, resulting in a 1-1 draw. However, in this match, Tochigi SC forward Kotaro Arima (21)’s play against Jubilo Iwata goalkeeper Ryuki Miura (29) has been the subject of debate.

In the face-to-face meeting between the two teams held at Kanseki Stadium Tochigi, when Tochigi SC won a free kick in the 17th minute of the first half, defender Yasutaka Yanagi (27) scored the first goal with a header. However, when Jubilo Iwata strengthened his offensive, DF Kentaro Oi (37) headed to the cross from the right side and shook the goal net in the 44th minute. In the latter half of the 1-1, Jubilo Iwata took the initiative and produced many deciding machines. However, the scores do not move, resulting in sharing one point with each other.

Among them, Tochigi SC had a chance in the 78th minute, but Kotaro Arima swung his right foot toward the ball at the moment Ryuki Miura caught the spilled ball from the competition next to the goal mouse. When the commentator in the DAZN broadcast unintentionally said “dangerous”, the players of both teams were excited. Tochigi SC forward Kisho Yano (37) calmed down Ryuki Miura, and Kotaro Arima was presented with a yellow card in the 81st minute.

In this scene, there are voices that question Kotaro Arima’s play as “normally dangerous” and “really dangerous”, and there are also comments of dissatisfaction with the referee’s judgment that “this is a red card”. ..

In addition, Tochigi SC also played midfielder Ren Yamamoto (34) against the head of Matsumoto Yamaga’s goalkeeper Tomohiko Murayama (34) who tried to catch the ball in the J2 League Round 15 match against Matsumoto Yamaga on May 23. 22) The case where the swinging right foot hit directly also caused ripples. For that reason, there are voices blaming Tochigi SC for continuing dangerous play against the opponent goalkeeper, saying, “Did you do Tochigi again?” And “You should warn Tochigi SC from the J League.”