English:
Thrilling Victory for Kashima in Niigata at the End of the Match
Niigata, Japan – In a hard-fought match at Denka Big Swan Stadium, Kashima Antlers secured a victory against Albirex Niigata with a final score of 2 to 1 in a J1 League Round 27 encounter. The match, officiated by Hiroki Kasahara, was a constant back-and-forth between the two teams.
Kashima took an early lead in the 4th minute with a goal by Y. Suzuki, assisted by Elber, giving the visiting team an initial advantage. However, Albirex Niigata responded quickly, leveling the score in the 17th minute thanks to a goal by Moraes. The first half also saw a yellow card for A. Boudah of Albirex Niigata.
The second half was characterized by increased intensity and tactical play. The referee showed yellow cards to Y. Higuchi and K. Chinen of Kashima. Although Albirex Niigata maintained 49% possession and had 8 shots, 4 of them on target, they failed to translate their dominance into goals. Kashima, on the other hand, capitalized on their opportunities, and in the 87th minute, Leo Ceara scored the winning goal, assisted by R. Ogawa, securing all three points for his team.
The match, with 51% possession for Kashima and 13 shots, 4 on target, proved to be a balanced encounter but with a more effective Kashima in front of goal. Albirex Niigata, although fighting fiercely, could not capitalize on their opportunities.
Substitutions kashima: at minute 46 Y. Funabashi came in and A. Cavric went out., at minute 69 K. Tagawa came in and Leo Ceara went out., at minute 70 Elber came in and Y. Matsumura went out., at minute 84 K. Chinen came in and K. Misao went out., at minute 88 K. Nono came in and K. Tsukui went out.
Substitutions albirex niigata: at minute 66 Moraes came in and T. Shimamura went out., at minute 66 M. Ohara came in and J. Okumura went out., at minute 89 T. Arai came in and K. Taniguchi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Albirex Niigata
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