Soccer J1 Round 4 FC Machida beats Sapporo, wins 3rd straight, leads with 10 points. FC Tokyo achieved their first win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Avispa Fukuoka.
Nagoya Grampus defeated Kashiwa Reysol 2-0 thanks to goals from Kensuke Nagai and others. Vissel Kobe, aiming for their second consecutive title, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima, who finished third last season, drew 0-0.