Kashima Antlers edge out Kashiwa Reysol in a low-scoring affair
The Kashima Antlers defeated the Kashiwa Reysol by a score of 1-0 in a match played this Saturday at the Kashima Soccer Stadium. The encounter was marked by a significant number of yellow cards for the Kashiwa Reysol, with three of their players receiving cautions from referee Koichiro Fukushima.
Kashima, meanwhile, dominated possession with 57% and had more goal-scoring opportunities. However, only two of their 11 shots found their way on target, while the Kashiwa Reysol managed two shots on goal.
The only goal of the match came in the 63rd minute, thanks to a goal by Talles. The Brazilian forward entered the game in the second half and managed to put Kashima ahead, and they were able to maintain their advantage until the end of the match.
Despite numerous substitutions made in the second half, the game lacked a fast pace. Kashima proved more effective in attack, while the Kashiwa Reysol failed to find a way to break through the opposition’s defense.
The victory allows Kashima Antlers to consolidate their position in the top part of the table, while Kashiwa Reysol remains in the middle of the standings.
Substitutions kashima: at minute 46 S. Morooka came in and H. Nakama went out., at minute 63 Talles came in and Y. Higuchi went out., at minute 77 H. Tokuda came in and S. Nago went out.
Substitutions kashiwa reysol: at minute 66 E. Shirai came in and S. Toshima went out., at minute 77 Y. Kakita came in and K. Kinoshita went out., at minute 77 T. Koyamatsu came in and Y. Yamada went out., at minute 90 E. Katayama came in and Diego went out., at minute 90 K. Kumasawa came in and K. Tezuka went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kashima
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