Japan J-League 03/16 06:00 4 [15] Sagan Tosu v Cerezo Osaka [6] W 0-2
Japan J-League 03/09 07:00 3 [14] Cerezo Osaka v Tokyo Verdy [17] W 2-1
Japan J-League 03/02 06:00 2 [2] Kashima Antlers v Cerezo Osaka [9] D 1-1
Japan J-League 02/24 06:00 1 [5] Cerezo Osaka v FC Tokyo [15] D 2-2
World Club Friendlies 02/02 12:00 - BG Pathum United v Cerezo Osaka L 3-2
Japan J-League 12/03 05:00 34 [10] Albirex Niigata v Cerezo Osaka [8] L 1-0
Japan J-League 11/25 05:00 33 [7] Cerezo Osaka v Kyoto Sanga FC [14] L 0-1
Japan J-League 11/12 05:00 32 [2] Yokohama F-Marinos v Cerezo Osaka [7] L 2-0
Japan J-League 10/28 05:00 31 [7] Cerezo Osaka v Gamba Osaka [13] W 1-0
Japan J-League 10/21 07:00 30 [5] Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Cerezo Osaka [7] D 0-0
Japan J-League 09/30 09:00 29 [6] Cerezo Osaka v Shonan Bellmare [18] L 0-2
Japan J-League 09/23 10:00 28 [1] Vissel Kobe v Cerezo Osaka [6] L 1-0
Japan J-League 09/16 09:00 27 [6] Kashima Antlers v Cerezo Osaka [5] L 1-0
Japan J-League 09/02 10:00 26 [6] Cerezo Osaka v Kawasaki Frontale [9] W 3-0
Japan J-League 08/26 10:00 25 [6] Cerezo Osaka v Nagoya Grampus [3] W 3-1
Japan J-League 08/20 09:30 24 [17] Yokohama FC v Cerezo Osaka [7] W 0-1
Japan J-League 08/12 10:00 23 [17] Kashiwa Reysol v Cerezo Osaka [6] D 1-1
Japan J-League 08/06 10:00 22 [5] Cerezo Osaka v FC Tokyo [12] L 0-1
Japan FA Cup 08/02 10:00 10 Cerezo Osaka v Shonan Bellmare L 5-6
Club Friendly List 07/28 10:20 - Cerezo Osaka v PSG W 3-2
Japan J-League 07/16 10:00 21 [5] Cerezo Osaka v Urawa Red Diamonds [4] W 2-0
Japan FA Cup 07/12 10:00 9 Cerezo Osaka v Omiya Ardija W 3-1
Japan J-League 07/08 10:30 20 [9] Sagan Tosu v Cerezo Osaka [5] L 2-1
Japan J-League 06/30 10:00 19 [5] Cerezo Osaka v Avispa Fukuoka [12] L 0-1
Japan J-League 06/24 05:00 18 [8] Consadole Sapporo v Cerezo Osaka [6] W 1-4
Japan J-League Cup 06/18 09:00 6 [4] Cerezo Osaka v Gamba Osaka [2] L 0-1
Japan J-League 06/10 10:00 17 [6] Cerezo Osaka v Vissel Kobe [2] W 2-1
Japan FA Cup 06/07 10:00 8 Cerezo Osaka v Cento Cuore Harima W 5-0
Japan J-League 06/03 07:00 16 [3] Nagoya Grampus v Cerezo Osaka [5] L 3-1
Japan J-League 05/28 05:00 15 [7] Cerezo Osaka v Yokohama FC [16] W 2-0

Wikipedia - Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka (セレッソ大阪, Seresso Ōsaka) is a Japanese professional football club based in Osaka. The club currently plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. The club's name Cerezo (Spanish for cherry blossom) is also the flower of the city of Osaka. The official hometowns of the club are Osaka and Sakai. They form a local rivalry with Suita-based Gamba Osaka.

History

The club, originally called Yanmar Diesel, started in 1957 as the company team of Yanmar and was an original founder ("Original Eight") of the now-disbanded Japan Soccer League (JSL) in 1965. With four Japanese league titles to its credit, it was a mainstay of the JSL Division 1 until 1990 when it was first relegated, and joined the former Japan Football League (JFL) in 1992.

In 1993, the club incorporated as Osaka Football Club Co., Ltd. and adopted the name Cerezo after a public contest. In 1994, they won the JFL championship and was promoted to the J1 League in 1995. This also coincided with a run to the finals of the Emperor's Cup, which they lost to Bellmare Hiratsuka.

Cerezo has relegated from J1 to J2 three times, but are currently playing in the J1 league. The club had an impressive third-place finish in the 2017 season.

On 4 November 2017 they won the J.League YBC Levain Cup, the first major title for Cerezo Osaka. The final match was against Kawasaki Frontale.

On 1 January 2018, Cerezo Osaka won the Emperor's Cup, securing their second major title. The final match was against Yokohama F. Marinos.

On 10 February 2018, they won the Xerox Super Cup, playing against Kawasaki Frontale.

In May 2018, the club changed its incorporated name from Osaka Football Club Co., Ltd. to Cerezo Osaka Co., Ltd.

In 2022, the club got close to winning the J.League Cup for their second title, but blew a 1-0 lead to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in injury time after player Pieros Sotiriou scored two goals in the 96th and 101st minutes of the match to give the Violas the J.League Cup.


Cerezo Osaka is a professional soccer team based in Osaka, Japan. The team was founded in 1957 and has since become one of the most successful teams in the J-League. The team's home stadium is the Yanmar Stadium Nagai, which has a seating capacity of over 47,000 spectators.

Cerezo Osaka is known for its attacking style of play, with a focus on quick passing and movement. The team's colors are pink and black, which are reflected in their home and away kits. The team's logo features a cherry blossom, which is a symbol of Osaka.

Over the years, Cerezo Osaka has won several titles, including the J-League Cup in 2017 and the Emperor's Cup in 2017. The team has also had several successful seasons in the AFC Champions League, reaching the quarter-finals in 2018.

Cerezo Osaka has a strong fan base, with supporters known as the "Cerezo Family". The team's matches are known for their lively atmosphere, with fans singing and chanting throughout the game. The team also has a strong youth academy, which has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the national team.

Overall, Cerezo Osaka is a respected and successful soccer team in Japan, known for its attacking style of play and passionate fan base.