Match Report
In the standings it was Suwon Bluewings 1st on 10 points, Kashima Antlers 2nd on 9 — separated by 1. Suwon Bluewings had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 1st in the table.
Kashima Antlers had not lost in 9 games. Suwon Bluewings had banked 5 of the last 15 points on offer; Kashima Antlers, 13.
Goal scorers
Suwon Bluewings: Lim Sang-Hyub (52'), Jo Sung-Jin (53'), D. Damjanović (60') · Kashima Antlers: Shuto Yamamoto (25'), Daigo Nishi (64'), Serginho (82')
Key stats
Possession: Suwon Bluewings 62% · Kashima Antlers 38% · Total shots: 19-8 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 6-5