スポーツ｜長崎、8年ぶりのJ1昇格達成！ / Sports | Nagasaki achieves J1 promotion for the first time in 8 years!

Summary

On November 29, 2025, in the final match of the Meiji Yasuda J2 League, Nagasaki drew 1-1 with Tokushima, securing automatic promotion.

Just before the end of the match, goalkeeper Masaaki Goto made a crucial save with his face, playing a pivotal role in the team’s promotion. The coach expressed gratitude for Goto’s performance, saying, “The soccer gods were with us.” This marks Nagasaki’s return to J1 for the first time since 2018.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard Nagasaki got promoted to J1! That’s amazing, right?
Log: Yeah, especially the impressive face save by goalkeeper Goto at the end of the match. That moment must have secured their promotion.
Chako: For sure! A play like that, so desperate, is just so cool!
Navi: It can be said that Goto saved the team with his save right before the match ended. As a result, Nagasaki achieved automatic promotion.
Chako: Soccer is really so dramatic!
Log: Absolutely. The coach even said Goto’s performance was like “the soccer gods were watching,” so luck was on their side too.

Admin’s Note

Nagasaki’s promotion to J1 is the result of both the players’ hard work and a bit of luck. In particular, goalkeeper Masaaki Goto’s face save was truly a game-saving play for the team. It’s these dramatic moments that draw in the audience and highlight the beauty of soccer. I hope Nagasaki continues to deliver outstanding performances in J1 after their promotion. I wonder what kind of drama awaits next.