Soccer J1 Round 7 9 match results Machida wins against Kawasaki to maintain first place. Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Shonan Bellmare 2-0, making them 15 points without losing since the opening game.

Forward Yuki Ohashi scored two goals, including a penalty kick, against his former team, where he was a member until last season. Urawa Reds comfortably defeated Sagan Tosu 3-0 thanks to Thiago Santana's three consecutive goals. Nagoya Grampus vs. Avispa Fukuoka ended in a 0-0 draw.