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Kawasaki Frontale Overcomes Kashima Antlers in Hard-Fought Match
Kawasaki, Japan – Kawasaki Frontale secured a victory over Kashima Antlers at the Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu, in a match corresponding to week 23 of the J1 League. The encounter, officiated by Yusuke Araki, was characterized by Kawasaki Frontale’s territorial dominance, maintaining ball possession for 62% of the time.
Kashima Antlers opened the scoring in the 25th minute thanks to a goal by Leo Ceara, assisted by Y. Matsumura. However, Kawasaki Frontale equalized just before halftime, in the 45th minute, with a goal by T. Ito.
In the second half, Kawasaki Frontale took the lead in the 58th minute with a goal by Marcinho, assisted by A. Ienaga. The match became contentious, with several yellow cards shown to players from both teams. For Kashima, Y. Suzuki (42′) and K. Nono (90′) received yellow cards. For Kawasaki Frontale, A. Ienaga (80′) and Jesiel (82′) were cautioned.
Despite the efforts of Kashima Antlers, who had 38% possession and generated 9 shots (2 on target, 4 off target), Kawasaki Frontale managed to maintain their lead and take the victory. The home team generated 16 shots (6 on target, 7 off target) and had 7 corner kicks.
The match, played on July 5, 2025, left a bittersweet taste for Kashima Antlers fans, while Kawasaki Frontale supporters celebrated an important home victory.
Substitutions kawasaki frontale: at minute 46 Y. Maruyama came in and Jesiel went out., at minute 46 T. Ito came in and Marcinho went out., at minute 78 Y. Yamamoto came in and K. Tachibanada went out., at minute 84 S. Miura came in and A. Sasaki went out., at minute 90 A. Ienaga came in and T. Miyagi went out.
Substitutions kashima: at minute 68 S. Mizoguchi came in and A. Cavric went out., at minute 68 Y. Matsumura came in and K. Nono went out., at minute 68 K. Chinen came in and Y. Higuchi went out., at minute 76 Leo Ceara came in and K. Tagawa went out., at minute 78 Y. Funabashi came in and G. Shibasaki went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kawasaki Frontale
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