Cerezo Osaka triumphed over Tokyo Verdy in a close win on Saturday, 2-1, in a game related to matchweek 3 of Japanese League. To this matchday, Akio Kogiku's team came from two draws, and Hiroshi Jofuku's team came from a draw.
The first goal of the game was scored by Shinji Kagawa, shortly before the interval.
In the 54th minute, Yudai Kimura struck for Tokyo Verdy. In the 65th minute, Tetsuyuki Inami saw a red card after receiving his second yellow Léo Ceará scored the winning goal in the closing stages of the game from the penalty spot.
After the result Cerezo Osaka are 6th in the table, with 5 points, while Tokyo Verdy sit 18th place, with 1 point. With regard to the next fixture, Akio Kogiku's team visit Sagan Tosu. Meanwhile, Hiroshi Jofuku's team will host Albirex Niigata.
2-1 | ||
Shinji Kagawa 42' Léo Ceará 90' (pen.) | Yudai Kimura 54' |