Kashiwa edge Gamba 5–4 after extra time
In the J.League YBC Levain Cup 1st Round (Oct 3), Kashiwa Reysol beat Gamba Osaka 5–4 after extra time at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. The match featured end-to-end action and multiple goals before a late extra‑time winner by Shogo Sasaki secured Kashiwa’s place in the Prime Round. Attendance: 10,518.
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Henry Mochizuki temporarily leaves national team to play for Machida
On Oct 3, FC Machida Zelvia’s Henry Mochizuki was temporarily released from national team duty for club reasons and entered the Levain Cup tie with Kyoto as a substitute in the 44th minute of the second half. Machida prevailed in the penalty shootout, 5–3, and Mochizuki saw playing time after rejoining his club.
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Prime Round spots decided from Oct 3 Levain Cup ties
J.League confirmed that, following the Levain Cup 1st Round matches held on Oct 3, Kashiwa Reysol and FC Machida Zelvia have advanced to the Prime Round. The announcement also reiterated the tournament schedule and the procedure for advancing clubs, excluding those participating in AFC competitions.
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