Kashima 3–1 Ventforet Kofu

Emperor Cup 2026 Round of 32 · 23 Sep 2026

Kashima vs Ventforet Kofu in the Emperor Cup 2026.

At Kashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima.

Kashima beat Ventforet Kofu 3–1. Leo Ceara opened the scoring for Kashima after 34 minutes. M. Yoshida made it 2–0 after 54 minutes, and that was the winner.

Goalscorers

• Kashima: Leo Ceara 34', M. Yoshida 54', S. Omori 62'
• Ventforet Kofu: Y. Murakami 88'

Kashima before this match

• vs Suzuka Unlimited 3–0 (Suzuka Unlimited) · 2nd Round, 26 Aug 2026

Ventforet Kofu before this match

• at Consadole Sapporo 3–1 (Consadole Sapporo) · 2nd Round, 26 Aug 2026