Kochi 3-1 Toyama in the J2 League, round 1 at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium, Haruno (25,000 capacity).

Kochi won 0, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 3 matches (L–L–D), scoring 0 and conceding 2.

The two sides have met 2 times: Kochi 1 win, Toyama 1, 0 draws.