Koizumi Scores Twice as Panasonic Impulse Defeat OrientalBio Silver Star 28–14

Panasonic scores 21 second-quarter points and holds off a second-half comeback to secure victory in X League Premier action.

KAWASAKI, JAPAN — Nov. 3, 2026

The Panasonic Impulse defeated the OrientalBio Silver Star 28–14 in X League Premier action at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki on Tuesday.

Running back Masami Koizumi (#19) scored two rushing touchdowns and was named the game’s MVP, helping Panasonic establish a commanding 21–0 halftime lead.

Although Silver Star responded with two second-half touchdowns, Panasonic’s early advantage proved decisive.

Panasonic Breaks Through in Second Quarter

After a scoreless first quarter, Panasonic took control with three touchdowns in the second period.

The Impulse opened the scoring when quarterback Yuya Araki connected with Takayo Suzuki (#88) on a 26-yard touchdown pass.

Panasonic extended its lead to 14–0 when Koizumi scored on a one-yard run, capitalizing on possession deep in Silver Star territory.

Takuya Fujimoto (#26) added another one-yard rushing touchdown late in the quarter, giving Panasonic a 21–0 advantage at halftime.

The Impulse benefited from favorable field position during the period, with all three scoring drives beginning inside Silver Star territory.

Silver Star Responds After Halftime

OrientalBio Silver Star began its comeback attempt early in the third quarter.

Quarterback Conor Regan connected with Kazuyasu Uchida (#19) on a nine-yard touchdown pass, cutting the deficit to 21–7.

However, Panasonic restored its 21-point advantage in the fourth quarter when Koizumi broke through for a 19-yard touchdown run, his second score of the game.

Silver Star responded with a 75-yard drive capped by an eight-yard touchdown pass from Regan to Riku Saito (#18).

The touchdown reduced the deficit to 28–14, but Panasonic maintained its lead through the final minutes to secure the victory.

Ground Game and Field Position Make the Difference

Panasonic finished with 293 yards of total offense, including 108 rushing yards, compared with Silver Star’s 282 total yards and 45 rushing yards.

Koizumi recorded 33 yards on five carries with two touchdowns, while Kaname Iwatsuki led the Impulse rushing attack with 53 yards on eight attempts.

Panasonic also received contributions from two quarterbacks. Keita Suda completed 11 of 19 passes for 136 yards, while Araki completed five of six attempts for 49 yards and one touchdown.

For Silver Star, Regan finished with 237 passing yards and two touchdowns, but the offense struggled to convert critical fourth downs, succeeding on just one of six attempts.

A key moment came early in the second quarter when Panasonic defensive back Shota Aone intercepted Regan near the goal line, ending a Silver Star drive that had advanced inside the Impulse’s two-yard line.

Panasonic’s ability to capitalize on short fields and produce three rushing touchdowns ultimately proved decisive.

Key Players

Panasonic Impulse

• Masami Koizumi (#19, RB): 5 carries, 33 yards, 2 rushing TDs — Game MVP
• Kaname Iwatsuki (#27, RB): 8 carries, 53 yards
• Takuya Fujimoto (#26, RB): 7 carries, 23 yards, 1 rushing TD
• Takayo Suzuki (#88, WR): 5 receptions, 87 yards, 1 receiving TD
• Yuya Araki (#12, QB): 5/6 passing, 49 yards, 1 TD
• Keita Suda (#8, QB): 11/19 passing, 136 yards, 1 INT

OrientalBio Silver Star

• Conor Regan (#5, QB): 23/43 passing, 237 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
• Riku Saito (#18, WR): 5 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD
• Yusuke Ishikawa (#29, RB): 17 carries, 55 yards
• Kazuyasu Uchida (#19): 1 receiving TD

Final Score

Panasonic Impulse 28–14 OrientalBio Silver Star

Quarter	Panasonic	OrientalBio
1Q	0	0
2Q	21	0
3Q	0	7
4Q	7	7
Final	28	14

Game MVP: Masami Koizumi (#19), Panasonic Impulse

Competition: X League Premier 2026

Venue: Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki, Japan

Attendance: 1,348

Date: November 3, 2026