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J.League Match of the Week: Massive Osaka Derby set for worldwide broadcast
The Osaka Derby is always one of the best fixtures of the J.League season and this year the rivalry match takes on even greater importance with Cerezo Osaka looking poised to battle for the title.The Sakura would love nothing more than to reign supreme in their city and conquer the country, while Gamba Osaka would relish the chance to upset those plans. Thi…Sat, 4 May 2024 · 08:20 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Sanfrecce put unbeaten mark on the line against Grampus
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the Meiji Yasuda J1 League’s last remaining undefeated team and they’ll put that unblemished mark on the line Monday at 15:00 JST when they take on Nagoya Grampus in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Sanfrecce are quite extraordinarily sitting in fourth place despite making it thro…Sat, 4 May 2024 · 08:16 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Top Scorer Watch: Léo Ceará closes in on top, Zahedi scores stunner
Ryo Germain is still top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League scoring chart, but only barely after Léo Ceará kept his phenomenal form going with another goal in Matchweek 11.Léo Ceará converted from the spot to earn Cerezo Osaka a point and made it seven goals in the Sakura’s last six contests. The Brazilian is now up to nine goals on the season, one off of …Sat, 4 May 2024 · 04:49 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 11 Recap: Zelvia, Vissel win to move top two in the table
There’s a new first and second place team in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League table. Let’s check in on who leads the pack and how they got there in Matchweek 11:FC Machida Zelvia 2, Kashiwa Reysol 0Oh Se-hun hit first and Shunta Araki hit second as Zelvia took full points against Reysol to regain their place atop the table. Nagoya Grampus 0, Vissel Kobe 2Ho…Sat, 4 May 2024 · 04:33 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Reds head to Kawasaki in worldwide broadcast
Kawasaki Frontale and Urawa Reds are two of the Meiji Yasuda J.League’s biggest and most successful clubs, and on Friday at 16:00 JST they clash in a must-see match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Both Frontale and Urawa have struggled in the early going this season. Frontale have just two wins from their first 10 mat…Wed, 1 May 2024 · 13:45 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Grampus host Vissel in Friday Night J.League clash shown worldwide
Vissel Kobe are the reigning Meiji Yasuda J1 League champions and their fight to defend the crown continues against Nagoya Grampus on Friday at 19:00 JST in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.The defending champs haven’t hit their stride yet this season as they’ve worked through integrating new signings and a mou…Wed, 1 May 2024 · 13:23 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Top Scorer Watch: Germain scores again to hold off surging Léo Ceará
Ryo Germain is still on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League goal scoring chart after finding the back yet again in Matchweek 10.The Júbilo Iwata striker buried a penalty kick to wrap up a 2-0 win and knock FC Machida Zelvia out of first place. Germain now has 10 goals from 10 matches for Júbilo as he retains his place on top of the Top Scorer race for a…Sun, 28 Apr 2024 · 19:35 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 10 Recap: Upsets, comebacks keep table tight
Cerezo Osaka is back on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League table. How’d they get there? Let’s dive into the Sakura and the rest of the Matchweek 10 action:Cerezo Osaka 2, Yokohama F·Marinos 2Two of the J.League’s best teams put on a show as Léo Ceará answered an early Kota Mizunuma goal and then a Keigo Sakakibara tally for a 2-2 draw that catapulted Cerezo …Sun, 28 Apr 2024 · 19:24 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Cerezo clash with F·Marinos shown worldwide
Cerezo Osaka got a taste of first place last week, and they have every intention of getting back on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League when they square off against Yokohama F·Marinos on Saturday at 15:00 JST in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. The Sakura spent a week on top of the table before suffering t…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:23 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Gamba matchup with the Antlers to be shown worldwide
Gamba Osaka are winners of two league matches in a row and up to sixth in the table, and they’ll be hoping to keep that good run of J1 form going on Sunday at 15:00 JST when they take on Kashima Antlers in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. The Black and Blue of Osaka struggled mightily in the midweek, los…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:17 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Top Scorer Watch: Germain scores twice to extend lead
Ryo Germain is still on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League scoring chart after finding the back of the net twice in Matchweek 9.Germain's brace was a thing of beauty and began with a brilliant header to open the scoring in Júbilo Iwata’s 2-2 draw with Avispa Fukuoka. Germain now has nine goals from nine matches, keeping him in control of the race…Mon, 22 Apr 2024 · 06:42 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 9 Recap: Zelvia reclaim first place with win over FC Tokyo
FC Machida Zelvia slipped up last week to fall from the top of the table, but they are right back in first place now. Find out how they did it and all the rest of the Matchweek 9 action:FC Tokyo 1, FC Machida Zelvia 2Na Sang-ho scored the opener and Oh Se-hun added a second as the South Korean duo fired Zelvia to victory and back to the top of the table. …Mon, 22 Apr 2024 · 06:31 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Urawa host Gamba in worldwide broadcast
Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka are two proud clubs with glittering histories, and on Saturday at 16:00 JUST they will meet at Saitama Stadium 2002 in a match that you can watch live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Urawa and Gamba are two of the three Japanese clubs to win the modern AFC Champions League and, as former kings of Asia, they …Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:36 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Zelvia aiming to bounce back against FC Tokyo
FC Machida Zelvia suffered their first major setback of the season last week, but they are still right in the heart of the title race. They’ll be looking to bounce back on Sunday at 15:00 JST when they take on FC Tokyo in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Machida got off to a phenomenal start in their mai…Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:30 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Zelvia star Hirakawa earns Konami Monthly MVP for February and March
Yu Hirakawa has been awarded the first Konami Monthly MVP of the 2024 season, giving him top player honors in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League for February and March.The FC Machida Zelvia winger was fabulous for the newly-promoted side, helping lead them to the top of the table in their first-ever top flight campaign.Hirakawa scored the lone goal in Zelvia’s 1-0 …Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 09:11 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Taniguchi's magnificent volley for Albirex wins Goal of the Month for February and March
Kaito Taniguchi started off the season with a bang, scoring a volley to remember in Matchweek 1 that has won him Goal of the Month for February and March.Albirex Niigata had fallen behind Sagan Tosu early on, but then a long ball over the top found Taniguchi. He could have tried running in on goal, but instead he blasted it with his first touch from 25 yard…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 09:00 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Kuroda named Manager of the Month after Zelvia's fast start
Go Kuroda’s first month in the first division has been nothing short of remarkable as he led FC Machida Zelvia straight to the top of the table. Now, he’s been recognized for the marvelous job he’s done by being named Manager of the Month for February and March.Kuroda was a high school coaching legend before taking over Zelvia in 2023 and immediately led th…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 08:53 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Suzuki shines bright for Bellmare to win Young Player of the Month for February and March
Akito Suzuki was sterling up front for Shonan Bellmare in February and March, showing just how promising the 20-year-old is. For that terrific play, Suzuki has been awarded the season’s first J1 Young Player of the Month.Suzuki started all five of Bellmare’s games in February and March, scoring his first goal of the season in the 82nd minute to beat Kyoto S…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 08:47 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Top Scorer Watch: Léo Ceará closes in on Germain and Ohashi
Ryo Germain still leads the Meiji Yasuda J1 League with seven goals. The Júbilo Iwata man continues to pace the league, with Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Yuki Ohashi on six just behind him.The trailing pack has some players who are surging, though. Anderson Lopes scored in midweek action as Yokohama F·Marinos beat Gamba Osaka to put him on five goals. L…Sun, 14 Apr 2024 · 23:34 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 8 Recap: Cerezo atop J1 with win
There’s a new team atop the Meiji Yasuda J1 League. Let’s check in on our leaders and all the other action from Matchweek 8:Cerezo Osaka 1, Kawasaki Frontale 0Cerezo star man Léo Ceará headed home a terrific cross from Capixaba to score the game’s lone goal and fire the Sakura to the top of the table. Avispa Fukuoka 1, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1Iranian str…Sun, 14 Apr 2024 · 23:27 · 2 MIN READ