Soccer J1 Round 3: Hiroshima leads in goal difference, Nagoya loses 3 games in a row. Eight games were played in the third round of soccer J1.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Sagan Tosu 4-0 thanks to a goal by Takumu Kawamura and earned a point. FC Machida Zelvia, who were promoted to J1 for the first time, played against Kashima Antlers at home, defending the goal scored by Yu Hirakawa in the first half and winning 1-0.