KASHIMA, IBARAKI PREF. – Yuto Misao scored a freak own goal to gift FC Tokyo a shock 1-0 win away against the defending champion Kashima Antlers on the opening day of the J. League season on Saturday.
Misao, a preseason signing from Shonan Bellmare, bundled over the line with eight minutes left on a day when Yokohama F. Marinos became only the second team after Antlers to reach 400 wins in the top flight by edging Urawa Reds 3-2 at home.
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