KAWASAKI – Kashima Antlers’ title hopes were dealt a fresh blow Sunday after a 2-1 defeat away to Kawasaki Frontale in the J. League first division.
Kashima at one stage this season held a 10-point cushion at the top of the table but has taken only four points from its last five matches and its latest setback leaves it four adrift of Gamba Osaka, which beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4-2 on Saturday.
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