Brazilian striker Alex Mineiro struck a superb double to give Kashima Antlers a 3-1 win away to Kashiwa Reysol as J. League first-division action resumed Saturday after a three-week break.
Shimizu S-Pulse midfielder Ryozo Morioka scores from a free-kick in the 33rd minute of Saturday's J. League first-division match against Jubilo Iwata at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
The result kept Kashima's unbeaten start to the season intact with seven points from three games, while FC Tokyo and first-division new boys Omiya Ardija stayed among the early pacesetters with wins over Vissel Kobe (2-1) and Cerezo Osaka (1-0), respectively.
Defending champions Yokohama F. Marinos are a point behind after a 4-1 thrashing of Albirex Niigata.