Japanese football team unexpectedly 'collapses' before the match against Nam Dinh

20/10/2025 10:55:00 ScoreStream

Gamba Osaka lost heavily 0-5 in the J-League, encountering great pressure before hosting Nam Dinh FC in the AFC Cup 2 on October 22.

Ahead of their third group F match against Nam Dinh FC in the 2025/2026 AFC Cup 2, Gamba Osaka disappointed severely by losing 0-5 at home in the J-League. This result has seriously affected the Japanese side’s morale before the crucial game on October 22.

Specifically, in the recent J-League round, Gamba Osaka was defeated 0-5 by Kashiwa Reysol despite playing at home with their strongest lineup. This marks their second consecutive match without a win, following a 0-0 draw with Kashima Antlers in the previous round. This inconsistent form has dropped the traditionally strong Japanese club to 9th place after 34 rounds, leaving them almost out of contention for the top spots.

Đội bóng Nhật Bản 'vỡ trận' trước ngày so tài với Nam Định 725198 — Gamba Osaka suffers heavy 0-5 loss before facing Nam Dinh FC

Notably, Gamba Osaka is considered one of Japan’s top clubs, having won the J-League twice and once dominating Asian football. However, since their decline and relegation in 2012, the club has yet to regain its former glory.

Currently, Gamba Osaka’s squad still includes quality players such as Takashi Usami – a former Japan international who played for Bayern Munich, striker Issam Jebali – a Tunisian national player, and defender Genta Miura – who has faced Vietnamese youth teams before. Nevertheless, the team’s erratic performances have left fans worried ahead of the Nam Dinh match.

Đội bóng Nhật Bản 'vỡ trận' trước ngày so tài với Nam Định 725199 — Nam Dinh is also struggling with form in the V-League

On the Vietnamese side, Nam Dinh FC is going through a rough patch in the V-League, with four consecutive matches without a win, including three losses. However, on the continental stage, the Nam Dinh team has shown impressive form with two straight victories, earning 6 points just like Gamba Osaka after two rounds.

The match between Gamba Osaka and Nam Dinh will take place at 5 PM on October 22. This promises to be an exciting contest as both teams are determined to secure a win and gain an advantage in the race to qualify from group F of the AFC Cup 2.