Machida keeps top spot with third straight win
On August 23, 2026, at MUFG Stadium, FC Machida Zelvia defeated Urawa Reds 3-1 in Meiji Yasuda J1 Round 3 to secure a third consecutive victory and remain top of the table. Hotaka Nakamura opened the scoring in the 8th minute; Ryoma Watanabe equalized in 45+2. Takuma Nishimura put Machida ahead in the 54th and Neta Ravi added a third in the 61st. Attendance was 47,781; Urawa suffered a third straight loss.
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Gamba Osaka announces Welton injury
On August 23, 2026, Gamba Osaka announced that forward Welton has suffered an injury. According to the club’s announcement, Welton was hurt in the J1 opener against Urawa Reds on August 7 and has been diagnosed with a left-knee cartilage injury. The club released the diagnosis and said it will provide updates on his condition in due course.
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