-- Brazilian striker Salles atoned for his nightmare debut by firing Omiya Ardija to a 1-0 victory at home to Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J. League on Saturday.
JEF United forward Seiichiro Maki, left, takes a shot behind Kobe midfielder Hideo Tanaka on Saturday.
Vissel defeated Chiba 2-1.
KYODO PHOTOSalles' 27th-minute header was the only highlight of a dire affair at Komaba Stadium, but ensured the Squirrels claimed their first league win of the season after taking just one point from their previous five matches.
Sent off on his debut as a substitute in the 2-1 defeat to Shimizu S-Pulse two weeks ago, Salles decided the game with the only clear opportunity of the first half.