Albirex Niigata 2–2 Kochi United

J2/J3 League 2026 Matchweek 5 · 7 Mar 2026 (on penalties)

Albirex Niigata vs Kochi United in the J2/J3 League 2026.

At Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata.

Albirex Niigata and Kochi United finished 2–2, and the tie was decided on penalties. M. Shintani opened the scoring for Kochi United after 4 minutes. M. Moraes made it 2–2 after 88 minutes.

Goalscorers

• Albirex Niigata: T. Arai 64', M. Moraes 88'
• Kochi United: M. Shintani 4', G. Sekino 33'

Albirex Niigata before this match

• at Imabari 2–0 (Imabari) · Matchweek 4, 1 Mar 2026
• at Kamatamare Sanuki 3–0 (Kamatamare Sanuki) · Matchweek 3, 22 Feb 2026
• at Tokushima Vortis 0–4 (Tokushima Vortis) · Matchweek 2, 15 Feb 2026
• at Ehime FC 1–0 (Ehime FC) · Matchweek 1, 8 Feb 2026

Kochi United before this match

• vs Nara Club 2–0 (Nara Club) · Matchweek 4, 1 Mar 2026
• vs Kanazawa 3–2 (Kanazawa) · Matchweek 3, 22 Feb 2026
• vs Kataller Toyama 3–1 (Kataller Toyama) · Matchweek 1, 8 Feb 2026