KOFU, Yamanashi Pref. – Second-division side Ventforet Kofu boosted their promotion hopes after coming from behind to beat Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 at home Wednesday in the first leg of the J. League promotion/relegation playoff.
Brazilian striker Bare scored what proved to be the winning goal four minutes into the second half of the game at Kose sports park stadium in Yamanashi Prefecture, which was delayed for 35 minutes due to a floodlight failure.
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