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Kashima Edges Out FC Tokyo in Tight Contest at Ajinomoto Stadium
Chōfu, Japan – In a tightly contested match at Ajinomoto Stadium, Kashima emerged victorious against FC Tokyo in the 25th round of the J1 League. FC Tokyo dominated possession with 55%, but Kashima secured the win with a lone goal from K. Tagawa in the 81st minute, assisted by Y. Suzuki.
Despite controlling possession and creating 16 shots (3 on target), FC Tokyo failed to capitalize on their chances. Kashima, with 45% possession, converted one of their 11 shot opportunities (5 on target) to secure the three points. The match, officiated by Jumpei Iida, was marked by a competitive game, with FC Tokyo committing 10 fouls and Kashima 9. K. Misao of Kashima received a yellow card in the 77th minute. While FC Tokyo generated more corners (9 against Kashima’s 5), they couldn’t convert them into goals.
Substitutions kashima: at minute 46 R. Araki came in and Y. Matsumura went out., at minute 46 Y. Funabashi came in and K. Chinen went out., at minute 61 A. Cavric came in and K. Tagawa went out., at minute 75 Leo Ceara came in and Y. Higuchi went out., at minute 79 K. Misao came in and S. Mizoguchi went out.
Substitutions fc tokyo: at minute 53 S. Muroya came in and K. Bangnagande went out., at minute 78 Marcelo Ryan came in and T. Nakagawa went out., at minute 78 K. Tawaratsumida came in and L. Nozawa went out., at minute 89 K. Sato came in and Everton Galdino went out., at minute 89 K. Hashimoto came in and K. Higashi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Tokyo
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