Hiroshi Morita's second-half strike saw unfashionable Omiya Ardija claim local bragging rights with a shock 1-0 win away to the J. League-leading Urawa Reds on Saturday.
Brazilian Bare fires in the first of his hat trick goals in Gamba Osaka's 4-1 victory over Nagoya Grampus
Eight at Mizuho Stadium on Saturday evening.
KYODO PHOTOOmiya belied its lowly status in a tightly fought derby at Saitama Stadium 2002 and Morita's goal was just reward for a blood-and-guts performance that earned the visitor three precious points in its bid to beat the drop.
Urawa saw its four-point lead sliced to one as in-form Brazilian striker Bare made it five goals in two games with a hat trick to power second-placed Gamba Osaka to a 4-1 win at Nagoya Grampus Eight.