Erik’s stoppage‑time strike gives Vissel Kobe a 1-0 win
In Meiji Yasuda J1 Round 8 on September 20, Vissel Kobe beat Gamba Osaka 1-0 at Panasonic Stadium Suita. With the match scoreless, Erik reacted to a João Patrick cross and buried a right‑footed winner in the 94th minute. Attendance was 35,884. The late goal extended Kobe’s winning run.
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Kashiwa Reysol come from behind to beat Machida 4-2
In Round 8, Kashiwa Reysol overturned an early deficit to defeat FC Machida Zelvia 4-2 away. Machida took the lead through Soma in the 38th minute, but Kashiwa responded in the second half with goals from Endo, Koizumi and Segawa. Machida’s Ogawa scored late, but it wasn’t enough. Attendance: 12,703.
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V‑Varen Nagasaki confirm Norman Campbell injury
V‑Varen Nagasaki announced on September 19 that forward Norman Campbell suffered an injury in training and has been diagnosed with a tear of the lateral head of the right biceps femoris (right hamstring). The club published the diagnosis and said it will update the timetable for his return later.
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Shimizu announce Okazaki’s retirement match for January 16, 2027
Shimizu S‑Pulse announced on September 19 that Shinji Okazaki will hold his retirement match, the ‘OKAZAKI×S‑PULSE REUNION MATCH’, on January 16, 2027 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Ticket details will be announced in late October. Okazaki expressed gratitude for his time at the club.
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