Match Report
ThespaKusatsu Gunma carried a 6-game unbeaten run into this.
The venue was Kashima Soccer Stadium, with room for 40,728 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Kashima Antlers led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-0.
Goal scorers
Kashima Antlers: Gijo Sehata (37' og), Y. Suzuki (55'), Y. Suzuki (50'), Y. Suzuki (86')
Key stats
Possession: Kashima Antlers 54% · ThespaKusatsu Gunma 46% · Total shots: 14-2 · On target: 10-0 · Corners: 6-6