Cerezo fight back for 1-1 draw
On Sept. 21 Cerezo Osaka drew 1-1 away at V-Varen Nagasaki. After conceding in the 34th minute, Lucas Fernandes calmly converted a penalty in the 51st to level the game. In stoppage time goalkeeper Kôsuke Nakamura produced a big save; Cerezo leave with their first away point of the season and a measure of recovery after last week’s heavy defeat.
Source: スポーツナビ（Yahoo! Japan）
Jesus gives V-Varen the early lead
V-Varen Nagasaki took the lead in the match on Sept. 21 when Matheus Jesus scored with a looping finish in the 34th minute. The game later finished 1-1 after Cerezo’s penalty equaliser, so Nagasaki left with one point but underlined their attacking threat at home.
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Kashiwa win high-stakes clash 4-2
In the J1 Round 8 fixture Kashiwa Reysol beat FC Machida Zelvia 4-2 away. Yusuke Segawa, a second-half substitute, struck to equalise in the 53rd; Keita Endo then put Kashiwa ahead in the 58th. After Machida were reduced to ten in the 62nd, Kaho Koizumi and Segawa added goals to secure the three points despite a late reply.
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Eriki winner sends Kobe to top
Vissel Kobe beat Gamba Osaka 1-0 on Sept. 20 as substitute Eriki struck a dramatic winner in the 90th minute. The victory stretched Kobe’s winning run to five matches and moved them to the top of the table; the substitute’s late impact underlined the team’s current momentum.
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FC Tokyo confirm Nagatomo injury
On Sept. 21 FC Tokyo announced that defender Yuto Nagatomo sustained an injury during the Sept. 12 match against Gamba Osaka. The club reported the diagnosis as a right anterior cruciate ligament injury. FC Tokyo has published the diagnosis and will provide updates on treatment and recovery through official club channels.
Source: J.LEAGUE
J.League publishes suspension list
On Sept. 21 the J.League released its list of suspended players. The announcement names multiple players — including Takahiro (listed as 高 宇洋) of FC Tokyo, Hokuto Shimoda of Machida and Lucao of Okayama — and specifies the matches and suspension lengths affected. Clubs must check the list and adjust squad availability accordingly.
Source: J.LEAGUE