And the equalizer! I’ve gotta admit I missed this one; I didn’t want to keep the bar open late.

Very deserved goal from #ShonanBellmare. #JLeague #MastodonFC

I really like #FMarinos’ approach: build out of the back, but only for one pass — then immediately look to go over or through the first one or two lines.

They’re inviting #ShonanBellmare forward, because there’s a chance they can press that first pass, but then going *fast* through them. #JLeague #MastodonFC

OFF THE POST for #FMarinos, after they find way, way too much time and space in #ShonanBellmare’s box. I’m genuinely shocked that wasn’t the opening goal. #JLeague

This is all #ShonanBellmare so far — they’re the real deal! I thought they looked strong against #FCTokyo last week but, honestly, I figured maybe Tokyo was just bad.

#FMarinos aren’t, and yet we’ve spent 13 minutes with Shonan firmly in control. #JLeague #MastodonFC

And that’s that! A draw at the end, although I’ll admit I thought #ShonanBellmare looked a bit better than #FCTokyo. Off to the train! #JLeague #MastodonFC

#ShonanBellmare tie it up! Directly after an incredible point-blank save by #FCTokyo’s keeper, Shonan take a quick corner, turn it into a shot, and bury it. A well-deserved goal IMO!

Pictured: the #FCTokyo jacket I bought at halftime, proving you should never root for the same team as me.

I hate to say this about the home team, but — so far, #FCTokyo have been abysmal. #ShonanBellmare have clear, possession-oriented ideas about how they want to attack, and Tokyo are… watching them do it.

Neither team is really glorious, but at least Bellmare are fun. #JLeague #MastodonFC

Today’s my last match of the trip! On deck: #FCTokyo vs. #ShonanBellmare.

I’m on a train, but running much later than normal — don’t think I’ll have time for a pre-match snack 😅 #JLeague #MastodonFC