An exquisite strike from in-form forward Marquinhos ensured Kashima Antlers made it three wins out of three with a 2-1 defeat of visiting Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J. League on Sunday.

News photoKashima forward Marquinhos (right) reacts with teammates Takuya Nozawa (8) and Chikashi Masuda (14) after scoring the second goal of Sunday's game against Nagoya Grampus Eight in the 71st minute at Kashima Stadium. Antlers won 2-1.

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