SC Sagamihara pulled off a surprising 2–1 victory against Júbilo Iwata in the Emperor’s Cup on June 11, 2025 — a result that few saw coming.
Júbilo looked comfortable early on, opening the scoring in the first half through Ikki Kawasaki. With more possession and control, the home side seemed on course for a routine win. However, Sagamihara didn’t back down. They found a way back into the game midway through the second half, converting a crucial penalty to level the score.
The biggest shock came in stoppage time. Just when extra time looked inevitable, Sagamihara struck again — this time through Rafael Furtado — silencing the home crowd with a last-gasp winner.
Despite being the underdogs, Sagamihara showed grit and perfect timing, capitalizing on key moments. For Júbilo, it was a bitter reminder that dominance doesn’t guarantee results. This upset sends Sagamihara into the next round on a high.
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