Consadole Sapporo defeats Nagoya Grampus 1-0 in preseason friendly

On July 25, 2026, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo hosted J1 club Nagoya Grampus at the Miyanosawa White‑Lover Stadium in Sapporo for a J‑League preseason match. Consadole won 1‑0 thanks to a decisive goal by Thai‑born forward Tirapat.

Nagoya’s former coach Petrović praised Consadole’s organization and fast transition play, while Consadole captain Takamine Tomoki noted the match provided valuable preparation despite the defeat of his former club. Consadole head coach Kenta Kawai described the game as an entertaining contest with many goal‑mouth opportunities for both sides.