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Kawasaki beat Iwata 4-0 as teenager Nishino makes full debut
Kawasaki Frontale beat Júbilo Iwata 4-0 in a Levain Cup third-round match at Iwata's Yamaha Stadium on October 14.
Iwata play in Japan's second division, while Kawasaki are in the top division.
Sixteen-year-old Hinata Nishino made his first senior competitive start for Iwata, stepping up from the club's under-18 team.
He played the full match at centre-back and made a forward pass that helped create an early chance.
Iwata could not score, despite creating opportunities and continuing to attack after falling behind.
Coach Tadanori Akiba praised Nishino's calm performance, while the teenager said he had learned from the physical gap and finishing ability of top-flight players.
Nishino said he will keep training and prepare for future league chances.
Kawasaki beat Iwata 4-0 in a J.League YBC Levain Cup third-round match on October 14.
Iwata, a second-division side, lost to first-division Kawasaki despite creating early chances.
Iwata’s Hinata Nishino, a second-year high school student, made his first start in a senior team official match and played the full 90 minutes.
The 18-year-old defender helped create a chance with a forward pass in the fourth minute.
Iwata coach Tadahiro Akiba praised Nishino’s composure, while Nishino said the match showed him areas he needs to improve.
- Who
- Kawasaki and Iwata; Iwata teenager Hinata Nishino also featured.
- What
- Kawasaki won 4-0 in the Levain Cup third round. Nishino made his first senior-team official-match start and played the full 90 minutes.
- When
- October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Yamaha Stadium.
- Why
- Not stated
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Iwata created early chances, but Kawasaki took the lead from a corner in the 17th minute.
Kawasaki scored its second goal in the fifth minute of the half.
Iwata’s Naoya Koike had a late shot, but Iwata did not score.
- Final score
- Kawasaki 4-0 Iwata
- Competition
- 2026 J.League YBC Levain Cup, third round
- Match venue
- Yamaha Stadium
- Nishino’s age group
- Second-year high school student
- Nishino’s playing time
- Full 90 minutes
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