YBC Levain Cup 2024: Preview of Numazu vs Sendai and Other First Round Matches

The 2024 season of the J League YBC Levain Cup is set to kick off on March 6th with a new format that includes the participation of 60 clubs from J1, J2, and J3. The 1st round will feature 57 teams competing in a one-game knockout format, with 10 groups formed to advance to the playoff round.

Numazu from J3 will take on Sendai from J2 in a highly anticipated match. Numazu has won their first two league games and looks to maintain their momentum, led by Yuma Mori. Sendai secured their first win in the league and will rely on Jinto Nakayama for a strong performance.

Gunma will face Sagamihara at Gunma’s home stadium due to renovation issues. Gunma is still searching for their first win, while Sagamihara aims to continue their winning streak with a solid defense.

Ehime will meet Nagasaki in a clash of J2 teams. Ehime seeks redemption after a recent loss, while Nagasaki is still chasing their first win of the season.

Kagoshima will battle Chiba in another J2 match. Kagoshima celebrated their first win since returning to J2 and will count on Seiya Take’s skills. Chiba enters the match off a strong 4-0 victory and looks to Kazuki Tanaka for more goals.

YS Yokohama will host Mito, with both teams hungry for their first win of the season. Sanuki will take on Akita at home, with Sanuki boasting a solid defense but struggling to secure wins, while Akita aims to turn their early losses around.

Kitakyushu and Oita will face off in a Kyushu showdown, each seeking their first win. Miyazaki will look to continue their recent success against Okayama, who are still searching for their first win.

Ryukyu is set to host Fujieda, with Ryukyu unbeaten in their first two games. Fujieda looks to new talent Daiyoshi Nakajima to spark a turnaround in their performance.

Overall, the tournament promises thrilling matches and intense competition as teams battle for supremacy in the J League YBC Levain Cup.

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