Defender Naomichi Ueda scored a last-gasp winner as reigning champion Kashima Antlers edged Gamba Osaka 2-1 at home on Saturday to tighten their grip on top spot in the J. League first division.
Leandro canceled out Hwang Ui-jo's early opener for Gamba and Ueda headed home the clincher in the 92nd minute as the Antlers won their fifth straight to move eight points clear of Kawasaki Frontale.
"We only had victory on our minds so it was great to win it like that at the end," Ueda said.