Overview
- Jean Patric struck the winner after Miyashiro's interception, turning in the area to finish with his left foot.
- Osako saw an early goal overturned by VAR before Kobe broke through in the second half.
- Ulsan arrived unbeaten in the competition, and Kobe withstood late pressure to see out the clean sheet at Noevir Stadium Kobe.
- Manager Yoshida said the side executed their plan and that the result restores their true level, while noting recent individual lapses.
- Midfielder Ogihara said the team is hungry for wins and believes the three points will lift morale for their J1 title defense.