Sho Ito scored for the second game running on Friday as Kashima Antlers salvaged a 1-1 draw against Kawasaki Frontale.
Ito scored the equalizer for the reigning Asian champions at Todoroki Stadium. He controlled a long pass from Atsuto Uchida before driving it home past South Korean goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong in the 21st minute.
Despite dominating possession and completing more than twice as many passes, Frontale were unable to hold onto an early lead created by Kengo Nakamura.