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J1 League Match Week 17 Recap: Okayama claim first win in seven games, Kawasaki-F leave it late to defeat C-Osaka
Fagiano Okayama picked up their first win in seven MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE games on Sunday as they beat Albirex Niigata 2-1, while Kawasaki Frontale were also celebrating all three points after defeating Cerezo Osaka 2-0.Okayama hadn’t scored in four games heading into the contest at JFE Harenokuni Stadium, but took only 10 minutes to move in front courtesy …Sen, 19 Mei 2025 · 11:09 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 17 Recap: Drama aplenty as Kobe, Urawa, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka all earn points with late goals
There was drama galore in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE on Saturday, with half of the day’s games featuring sensational late goals.Vissel Kobe, Urawa Reds, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima all claimed victories courtesy of strikes at the death, while Avispa Fukuoka secured a point after another injury-time intervention.Yuya Osako gave Kobe the lead in the 50th min…Min, 18 Mei 2025 · 14:52 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 14 Recap: Kashiwa keep pace at the top, Kawasaki-F pick up first win in seven games
Kashiwa Reysol and Kawasaki Frontale were both celebrating on Wednesday night, as they each picked up all three points from their Match Week 14 fixtures.Kashiwa’s 2-0 victory away at Yokohama F・Marinos extended their winning run to four matches and leaves them just one point behind 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE leaders Kashima Antlers, while Kawasaki-F claime…Kam, 15 Mei 2025 · 11:13 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 16 Recap: Kashima come from behind to beat Kawasaki-F, Urawa and Kyoto held to draws, Hiroshima win again
Kashima Antlers bolstered their position at the top of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table on Sunday, coming from a goal down to beat Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 in front of 59,574 fans at Japan National Stadium.Kawasaki-F flew out of the traps on their return to MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE action after finishing as runners up in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/…Sen, 12 Mei 2025 · 14:18 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 16 Recap: Kashiwa make it 10 games unbeaten, Yokohama FC and FC TOKYO claim narrow wins
Kashiwa Reysol continued their terrific recent form on Saturday, defeating Fagiano Okayama 2-0 to win for the third game in a row and extend their unbeaten run in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE to 10 games.Substitutes Mao Hosoya and Diego struck the decisive goals late on to wrap up the win for Kashiwa, which consolidated them in second place on 30 points,…Min, 11 Mei 2025 · 13:50 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 15 Recap: Kyoto stun FC Machida, Hiroshima win away at Shonan
There was more late drama in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE on Wednesday, as Kyoto Sanga F.C. came from behind to defeat FC Machida Zelvia 2-1 with a 95th-minute winner at Machida GION Stadium.After a tight start between two well organised sides, hosts FC Machida took the lead in the 39th minute after a trademark long throw from Kotaro Hayashi.Daihachi Oka…Kam, 8 Mei 2025 · 11:06 · 3 MIN BACA - Berita J.League
AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 and AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Participating clubs
The following clubs have qualified as the Japanese participants for the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 (ACL Elite) and AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 (ACL Two)◆ Participating clubs in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26- Vissel Kobe (2024 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE champions)- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2024 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE runners-up)- FC Machida Zel…Rab, 7 Mei 2025 · 13:39 · 1 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 15 Recap: MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE leaders Kashima win for fifth straight game, Kashiwa keep pace, G-Osaka end Urawa’s winning run
Kashima Antlers strengthened their position at the top of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table on Tuesday, winning for the fifth game in a row and keeping a fourth consecutive clean sheet as they beat Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 at BEST DENKI STADIUM.Leo Ceara was the hero for Kashima on his return from injury, scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spo…Rab, 7 Mei 2025 · 12:20 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga Champion AFC
Kawasaki Frontale loses AFC Champions League Elite final to Al-Ahli
Kawasaki Frontale was unable to take the final step to continental glory on Saturday, falling to a 2-0 defeat to Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite final.Two goals in seven first-half minutes from Galeno and Franck Kessie were enough to seal the title for Al-Ahli, and although Kawasaki-F gave their all to find a way back into the contest Shi…Min, 4 Mei 2025 · 13:03 · 2 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 14 Recap: Kashima power on at the top, Urawa and Kobe extend winning runs, Hiroshima snap losing streak
Kashima Antlers continue to lead the way in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE, maintaining their grasp on first place on Saturday with a hard-fought 1-0 win at home to FC Machida Zelvia.Kashima’s victory - their fourth in a row - came courtesy of Kyosuke Tagawa’s 39th-minute strike, a cool finish with his left foot after Koki Anzai’s drilled ball into the are…Min, 4 Mei 2025 · 12:43 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga Champion AFC
Kawasaki Frontale defeat Al-Nassr to book place in AFC Champions League Elite final
Kawasaki Frontale progressed to the AFC Champions League Elite final for the first time in their history on Wednesday, courtesy of a famous 3-2 win over Al-Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia.Tatsuya Ito put Kawasaki-F ahead with a sensational strike early in the contest, and although Sadio Mane equalised for Al-Nassr just before the half-hour mark Yuto Ozeki made i…Kam, 1 Mei 2025 · 12:50 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 13 Recap: Kashima return to MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE summit, Niigata climb out of bottom three
Kashima Antlers reclaimed first place in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table with a 3-0 win over Yokohama FC on Tuesday, while Kashiwa Reysol and Shimizu S-Pulse both maintained their strong recent form and Albirex Niigata moved out of the relegation zone with a big three points.Kashima’s breakthrough against Yokohama FC came via a Cavric penalty four min…Rab, 30 Apr 2025 · 11:35 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga Champion AFC
Yasuto Wakizaka secures Kawasaki Frontale’s historic progress to AFC Champions League Elite semi-finals
Kawasaki Frontale booked their place in the AFC Champions League Elite semi-finals on Sunday, Yasuto Wakizaka striking the decisive goal in extra time to secure a 3-2 win over Al Sadd SC of Qatar.Erison and Marcinho had twice given Kawasaki-F the lead during regular time, and although Shigetoshi Hasebe’s side were pegged back on each occasion by Paulo Otavi…Sen, 28 Apr 2025 · 12:42 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga Champion AFC
Yokohama F・M eliminated from AFC Champions League Elite by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr
Yokohama F・Marinos’ AFC Champions League Elite adventure ended at the quarter-final stage on Saturday, as they fell to a 4-1 defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Club in Jeddah.A Jhon Duran brace plus goals from Sadio Mane and Ronaldo put Al-Nassr 4-0 up, and although substitute Kota Watanabe pulled one back for Yokohama F・M early in the second half it wa…Min, 27 Apr 2025 · 16:35 · 2 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 12 Recap: Kashiwa and Niigata share the spoils
Kashiwa Reysol have still lost just once and Albirex Niigata have still won just once after the pair drew 1-1 in Saturday’s sole game in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE.Hosts Kashiwa came into the contest unbeaten in six games and in amongst the chasing pack at the top of the table while Niigata were looking to move themselves up from 19th place, and it was…Min, 27 Apr 2025 · 09:34 · 2 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 12 Recap: Kyoto, Kashima, and Urawa all strengthen positions at top of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table
Kyoto Sanga F.C., Kashima Antlers, and Urawa Reds all continued their recent strong form in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE on Friday night, picking up wins to keep themselves nestled at the top of the table.Kyoto remain in first place on 24 points after they beat a spirited Yokohama FC 2-1 at SANGA STADIUM by KYOCERA.Taichi Hara gave Kyoto the lead with a …Sab, 26 Apr 2025 · 11:37 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 11 Recap: Kashiwa, Kashima, and Urawa all keep pace at the top of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table, while Nagoya claim much-needed win
The 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE season remains an incredibly closely-fought contest, with the top 11 teams separated by just four points after the conclusion of Match Week 11 on Sunday.Kashiwa Reysol lifted themselves up into second place, only one point behind leaders Kyoto Sanga F.C., after Yuki Kakita’s solitary strike in the 48th minute made sure of a 1…Sen, 21 Apr 2025 · 11:29 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 11 Recap: Kyoto come from behind to move top of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE rankings
Kyoto Sanga F.C. climbed to the top of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table as Match Week 11 got underway on Saturday, coming from a goal down to beat Albirex Niigata 2-1 at DENKA BIG SWAN STADIUM.Ken Yamura gave Niigata the lead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute - confidently stroking his fourth goal of the season beyond the despairing dive of Kyot…Sab, 19 Apr 2025 · 17:57 · 2 MIN BACA - Piala Levain
2025 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP 2nd Round Recap: Toyama eliminate Nagoya on penalties, four other MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE sides need extra time to seal progression
The 2025 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP 2nd Round concluded on Wednesday, and there was another shock as 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE side Kataller Toyama knocked out Nagoya Grampus of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.The opening 90 minutes at Toyama Stadium ended scoreless as neither team were able to find a way through, but Toyama…Kam, 17 Apr 2025 · 11:49 · 3 MIN BACA - Liga J1
J1 League Match Week 12 and Match Week 20 Recap: Urawa deny Kyoto top spot, Shimizu complete dramatic comeback, Kobe win again
There were goals galore in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE on Wednesday night, as one fixture from Match Week 20 and two from Match Week 12 were played out.Kyoto Sanga F.C. missed out on the opportunity to move to the top of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE rankings, as they lost 2-1 away to Urawa Reds in their Match Week 20 clash at Saitama Stadium 2002.Yusuke M…Kam, 17 Apr 2025 · 11:09 · 3 MIN BACA