Kawasaki Frontale maintained their unbeaten start to the season but missed the chance to reclaim top spot in the J. League first division after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Kashima Antlers on Saturday.

Caio capitalized on a defensive mistake by Shogo Taniguchi to fire Kashima in front on 27 minutes. Elsinho leveled shortly before halftime but Kawasaki had to withstand a late onslaught to remain as the only undefeated team five matches into the first stage.

Kawasaki improved to 11 points, one behind leader Urawa, which beat 10-man Ventforet Kofu 2-0 on Friday night. Kashima has 10 points.