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Today’s J1 League News Roundup (September 13)

Ayukawa hat‑trick powers Hiroshima to 6-1 win

On September 12, 2026, Sanfrecce Hiroshima routed Cerezo Osaka 6-1 at Edion Peace Wing. Ayukawa Shun completed a hat‑trick, with goals also from Suzuki and Nakano and an assist from Kagawa. The crowd was 27,165 as Hiroshima produced a dominant attacking display.

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JEF announce Iida out 6–8 weeks with hamstring injury

JEF United Chiba announced on September 12, 2026 that defender Takayuki Iida has been diagnosed with a left biceps femoris (hamstring) strain and faces an estimated 6–8 week recovery. Iida suffered the injury in the Levain Cup tie against Kamatamare Sanuki on September 9; the club will adapt its defensive plans accordingly.

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Machida hold Yokohama FM to 1-1; unbeaten run continues

In the J1 Round 7 fixture at the National Stadium on September 12, 2026, FC Machida Zelvia drew 1-1 with Yokohama F. Marinos. Kaina Tanimura opened the scoring in the 12th minute; Henry Mochizuki leveled in the 84th. Attendance was 48,623 and Machida remain unbeaten.

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FC Tokyo beat Gamba Osaka 2-0 in Suita

On September 12, 2026 at Panasonic Stadium Suita, FC Tokyo defeated Gamba Osaka 2-0. Soma Anzai opened the scoring in the 38th minute and Motoki Nagakura added a second in the 52nd to secure the win. The crowd numbered 33,221 as FC Tokyo took three points.

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V-Varen Nagasaki beat Nagoya 2-0

At PEACE STADIUM on September 12, 2026, V‑Varen Nagasaki defeated Nagoya Grampus 2-0. Matheus Jesus converted a penalty in the 36th minute and Thiago Santana added a second in the 57th. Attendance was 18,329 as Nagasaki delivered a clean sheet and clinical finishing.

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Marcinho strike seals Kawasaki’s 1-0 win at Mito

On September 12, 2026 at Mito Credit Union Stadium, Kawasaki Frontale beat Mito Hollyhock 1-0. Marcinho reacted to a loose ball to score the match winner; attendance was 9,956. Kawasaki held firm defensively to claim three points.

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