Ryukyu 1-1 (4-5 on penalties) Yamaguchi in the J2 League, round 6 at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium, Okinawa (12,270 capacity).

Ryukyu won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–W), scoring 27 and conceding 30.

Yamaguchi won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–L), scoring 8 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 10 times: Ryukyu 4 wins, Yamaguchi 6, 0 draws.