- 15 September 2024, Tochigi SC vs Mito HollyHock, 2-3, Win
- 07 September 2024, JEF United Ichihara Chiba vs Mito HollyHock, 4-0, Lose
- 31 August 2024, Mito HollyHock vs Ehime FC, 3-1, Win
- 25 August 2024, Mito HollyHock vs Thespakusatsu Gunma, 2-1, Win
- 17 August 2024, Roasso Kumamoto vs Mito HollyHock, 0-1, Win
- 15 September 2024, Iwaki FC vs V-Varen Nagasaki, 0-2, Lose
- 07 September 2024, Kagoshima United vs Iwaki FC, 1-3, Win
- 31 August 2024, Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki FC, 2-0, Lose
- 25 August 2024, Iwaki FC vs Roasso Kumamoto, 3-4, Lose
- 17 August 2024, JEF United Ichihara Chiba vs Iwaki FC, 0-3, Win
The game of the J2 League on February 24, 2024, brought together Mito HollyHock and Iwaki FC with Mito HollyHock securing a narrow 1-0 victory. The pivotal factor that defined the match is undoubtedly Mito HollyHock's efficiency in converting their opportunities into a goal early in the first half.
In spite of Iwaki FC's greater control of ball possession, evident from the higher number of corner kicks, they were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. They had a total of 4 corner kicks compared to Mito HollyHock's 2, suggesting a higher offensive pressure, however, failing in finishing it on the right note.
The match was relatively disciplined, with both teams receiving one yellow card each, and no red cards were issued. The only yellow card for Mito HollyHock was handed out at 01:06:20 in the second half, and Iwaki FC received theirs at the last minute of the first half, at 00:45:36. Such instances of discipline implies that both teams were playing a fairly clean game, refraining from aggressive attacks that might lead to player injuries or bans.
The winning goal for Mito HollyHock arrived early, at 24 minutes 47 seconds in, thus causing a significant shift in their game strategy towards a more defense-oriented approach. Their early lead might have put them in a comfortable position, from where they could focus more on maintaining their narrow lead, rather than risking it pursuing more goals.
Interestingly, while Iwaki FC's statistical dominance seems contradictory to the scoreline, it underlines the importance of goal conversion in football. Possession, corner kicks, or other metrics don't necessarily reflect the final scoreline unless they are converted into solid goals. Here, Mito HollyHock's decisive early strike proved to be the winning formula, showcasing precise clinical finishing under pressure.
In conclusion, this match between Mito HollyHock and Iwaki FC was a demonstration of the significance of converting chances into goals and efficiency in playing pragmatic football. Mito HollyHock's early goal and subsequent successful defending highlighted their ability to adapt their game strategy to their advantage. Meanwhile, Iwaki FC's inability to capitalize on their dominance in corner kicks indicated room for improvement in their offensive strategy.
Form Guide
Win | 2-3 | Tochigi SC vs Mito HollyHock | |
Lose | 4-0 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba vs Mito HollyHock | |
Win | 3-1 | Mito HollyHock vs Ehime FC | |
Win | 2-1 | Mito HollyHock vs Thespakusatsu Gunma | |
Win | 0-1 | Roasso Kumamoto vs Mito HollyHock |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 4
- GOALS
- 9:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.8
- Mito HollyHock has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:8, scoring 1.8 goals average
Lose | 0-2 | Iwaki FC vs V-Varen Nagasaki | |
Win | 1-3 | Kagoshima United vs Iwaki FC | |
Lose | 2-0 | Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki FC | |
Lose | 3-4 | Iwaki FC vs Roasso Kumamoto | |
Win | 0-3 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba vs Iwaki FC |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 9:9
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.8
- Iwaki FC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:9, scoring 1.8 goals average
Mito HollyHock H2H Iwaki FC
Home game | Mito HollyHock | 1 | 0 | Iwaki FC | Away game | J2 League | |
Away game | Mito HollyHock | 3 | 4 | Iwaki FC | Home game | J2 League | |
Home game | Mito HollyHock | 2 | 2 | Iwaki FC | Away game | J2 League |
- PLAYED
- 3
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 6:6
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.00
- In the last three matches that these two sides meet, Mito HollyHock overtook Iwaki FC once
- Mito HollyHock won once, lost once and had one draw
- Teams played three times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 6:6; average goals per match – 2.00
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