A total of four matches were played in the 22nd and 26th rounds of the J1 Football League, with the leaders Yokohama F. Marinos winning and the second-placed Kawasaki Frontale drawing, widening the difference in points between the two teams to 5. rice field.
▽ F. Marinos, the leader, beat Sanga 2-1 with goals from Eduardo and Éubel to increase their points to 58.
▽ 2nd place Frontale drew 1-1 with Nagoya Grampus and gained 53 points, widening the point gap with leader F. Marinos to 5 points.
▽ Urawa Red Diamonds vs Cerezo Osaka, Cerezo won 1-0 and moved up to 4th place with 47 points.
▽ In Vissel Kobe vs FC Tokyo, Vissel won 2-1 and moved up to 16th place.