Football: Results and match report for the J1 Centennial League on the 4th

For those wishing to share articles within their company, reproduce or copy them for meeting materials, or order printed copies, please see the link provided. [Gamba Osaka 2-0 Kyoto] Gamba Osaka dominated the game and secured a comfortable victory. In the 13th minute of the first half, Hummett calmly scored the opening goal after a defensive error by the opponent. In the 30th minute of the second half, Shikino added another goal with a brilliant long-range shot. Kyoto's goalkeeper Ota made a penalty save, but they lacked attacking options. [Chiba 3-2 Tokyo Verdy] Chiba took the lead late in the game. They took the lead in the first half with two goals from Goya. Although they were at a disadvantage in the second half, in the 40th minute, with the score tied at 2-2, Hidaka pushed in a right-wing cross with his left foot. Tokyo Verdy managed to equalize once with a direct free kick from Yoshida, but ultimately succumbed to a defensive lapse. [Mito 1 (4 PK 2) 1 Kashima] Mito withstood Kashima's attack with high concentration and won the penalty shootout. In the 34th minute of the first half, Watanabe scored the opening goal from a play down the right flank. In the second half, after a player was sent off, they solidified their defense and conceded only one goal from a penalty. Kashima pressed forward but their attack was sloppy and lacked finishing ability. [Nagoya 3-0 Cerezo Osaka] Nagoya secured a comfortable victory thanks to two goals from Yamagishi. They took the lead in the 1st minute of the second half by capitalizing on an opponent's clearance error, and added another in the 8th minute with a header from a left-wing cross. Izumi sealed the victory in the 16th minute with a left-footed shot. Cerezo Osaka failed to capitalize on their chances. [Kyodo]