Match Report
Tokyo Verdy went into the game 3rd in the table on 0 points; Kashima Antlers sat 3rd on 12 — a 12-point gap.
Kashima Antlers entered with nine wins in a row, having scored in 10 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Tokyo Verdy held 5 points of 15 and Kashima Antlers 15.
GioScore's database holds 4 meetings between the two: 1 for Tokyo Verdy, 2 for Kashima Antlers and 1 drawn, at 3.5 goals per meeting. 75% of the meetings finished with three goals or more.
Ajinomoto Stadium, capacity 49,970, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Kashima Antlers led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.
Goal scorers
Kashima Antlers: Léo Ceará (42'), Léo Ceará (50')
Key stats
Possession: Tokyo Verdy 35% · Kashima Antlers 65% · Total shots: 3-25 · On target: 1-6 · Corners: 5-4