Gamba beat Newcastle Jets 3-1
In AFC Champions League Elite MD2, Gamba Osaka defeated Newcastle Jets 3-1 away. Yusei Toshida headed a first equaliser, and Denis Hummet and Welton added second-half goals. Eli Adams provided two assists and was named player of the match, giving Gamba back-to-back ACL wins.
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Matsuda nets late winner for Kyoto
Kyoto Sanga F.C. secured a 1-0 home win over Ratchaburi in ACL Elite MD2. Tenma Matsuda struck the decisive goal in the 88th minute to give Kyoto its first victory in Asia at Sanga Stadium. Yun Seong-jun was named man of the match and celebrated the club’s maiden ACL win in front of 4,582 fans.
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Kashima win 1-0 via opponent own goal
Kashima Antlers earned a 1-0 away win at Cong An Ha Noi in ACL Elite MD2. The match’s only goal came via an opponent’s own goal, and Kashima held on for the clean sheet to take the three points.
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Yu Kobayashi shares personal update on social media
Kawasaki Frontale forward Yu Kobayashi (39) updated his Instagram, posting about apples. Kobayashi has already announced his intention to retire on January 1, 2027; the post offered a light, personal moment amid ongoing attention on his final season.
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Fujii’s superb volley draws attention
Nagoya Grampus forward Yoya Fujii’s “super direct volley” has been widely talked about. His precision volley from the far post on a set piece in Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchweek 9 (Kawasaki) drew praise across social media and press for its technical quality.
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Tanimura vows to return stronger after national call-up
Yokohama F. Marinos forward Kaina Tanimura discussed his feelings after a national team call-up, saying he must ‘return to that place again.’ Back with the club, he vowed to increase his scoring output through self-improvement, signaling strong intent as one of the club’s promising forwards.
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