JapanMatches analysed: 312024–2025Masaki Tsuruoka · J3 League: referee stats
Masaki Tsuruoka (Japan) has shown 1.71 cards per game in 31 analysed matches — −24% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
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Percentile among 2957 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by Masaki Tsuruoka
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 5 Oct | Kamatamare Sanuki – Tegevajaro MiyazakiJ3 League | 1:5 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Sat 20 Sept | FC Gifu – Parceiro NaganoJ3 League | 2:1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Vanraure Hachinohe – Azul Claro NumazuJ3 League | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Jul | FC Ryukyu – Parceiro NaganoJ3 League | 2:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Jul | Kanazawa – Vanraure HachinoheJ3 League | 0:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 28 Jun | Tochigi SC – Matsumoto YamagaJ3 League | 3:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 15 Jun | Thespakusatsu Gunma – Kamatamare SanukiJ3 League | 3:3 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 18 May | Matsumoto Yamaga – Gainare TottoriJ3 League | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Tue 6 May | Vanraure Hachinohe – Tochigi CityJ3 League | 0:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Apr | Tochigi SC – KanazawaJ3 League | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Apr | Nara Club – FC GifuJ3 League | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 23 Mar | Azul Claro Numazu – Tegevajaro MiyazakiJ3 League | 0:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Sagamihara – Kagoshima UnitedJ3 League | 0:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 16 Feb | Tegevajaro Miyazaki – Parceiro NaganoJ3 League | 0:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Nov | Parceiro Nagano – Vanraure HachinoheJ3 League | 0:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Masaki Tsuruoka give per game?
On average 1.71 cards per game in 31 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.71).
Is Masaki Tsuruoka a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Masaki Tsuruoka officiates, the card count is −24% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 3% of these matches.
How often do matches with Masaki Tsuruoka go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 3% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 13%. Both teams were booked in 32%.
Does Masaki Tsuruoka give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Masaki Tsuruoka.