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Cerezo Osaka Edges Out Kashima Antlers in Tight Contest
Osaka, Japan – Cerezo Osaka secured a 1-0 victory over Kashima Antlers in a thrilling encounter at Yodoko Sakura Stadium on April 12th, 2025, in the 10th round of the J1 League. The match, officiated by Akihiko Ikeuchi, was characterized by its intensity and controversy.
Cerezo Osaka dominated possession, controlling 65% of the game and registering 14 shots, 6 of which were on target. However, they struggled to convert their chances until the very end. Kashima Antlers, with 35% possession, defended resolutely and threatened on the counter-attack. Several goals were disallowed for offside, three for Cerezo Osaka and one for Kashima. A missed penalty by Rafael Ratao in the dying minutes added further drama.
In stoppage time, Ryo Shindo scored the winning goal for Cerezo Osaka, securing a dramatic victory. Yellow cards were shown to Morooka and Ceara for Kashima, and Kitano for Cerezo Osaka. Kashima committed more fouls (17) than Cerezo Osaka (8).
Substitutions kashima: at minute 65 A. Cavric came in and Y. Suzuki went out., at minute 65 Talles Brener came in and Y. Matsumura went out., at minute 71 R. Araki came in and S. Morooka went out., at minute 72 K. Chinen came in and Y. Higuchi went out., at minute 81 M. Sato came in and K. Tsukui went out.
Substitutions cerezo osaka: at minute 80 S. Homma came in and Thiago Andrade went out., at minute 89 S. Kagawa came in and S. Kitano went out., at minute 90 R. Sakata came in and L. Fernandes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cerezo Osaka
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