In soccer J1, 10 games of Section 36 were played, and it was decided that Yokohama FC, Vegalta Sendai, and Oita Trinita will be demoted to J2 next season.
▽ Yokohama FC lost to Vissel Kobe, who is aiming for the right to participate in the ACL = Asian Champions League, 0-2.
▽ Vegalta played against Shonan Bellmare who is competing for survival and lost 0-2.
▽ Trinita drew 0-0 with Kashima Antlers.
As a result, the three teams of Yokohama FC and Vegalta with 27 points and Trinita with 29 points are no longer likely to be in 16th place in the J1 remaining area, so it was decided to be demoted to J2.
▽ Shimizu S-Pulse defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0.
▽ Tokushima Vortis, who sinks to 17th place, defeated FC Tokyo 2-0.
The remaining teams to be demoted were narrowed down to three teams: Bellmare and S-Pulse, who have 36 points, and Vortis, who have 33 points.
▽ In Gamba Osaka vs. Nagoya Grampus, the Grampus won 3 to 1 and hoped for ACL participation.
The difference in points from 3rd place Vissel is 5.
▽ Kawasaki Frontale, who has already decided to win, defeated Cerezo Osaka 4 to 1.
Leandro Damian scored two goals and scored 20 goals this season, approaching one point behind Yokohama F. Marinos's Daizen Maeda, who stands at the top of the scoring ranking.
▽ Urawa Reds vs. F. Marinos, Reds won 2-1.
▽ Sagan Tosu vs. Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, Sagan won 1-0.
▽ Kashiwa Reysol vs. Avispa Fukuoka drew 0-0.