Brazilian striker Will grabbed two second-half goals as J. League leaders Yokohama F Marinos edged closer to the first-stage title with a 3-0 win over struggling Vissel Kobe on Wednesday.

Japan striker Naohiro Takahara struck his ninth goal of the season but second-placed Jubilo Iwata dropped a point further behind Marinos at the top of the first division after its 1-0 extra-time win at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

With only two games left in the first stage, Yokohama leads with 32 points, two clear of Iwata in second. If Jubilo loses on Saturday, Marinos can secure the title by beating last year's champions Kashima Antlers on Sunday.