Akimi Barada

Soccer / J. League Apr 30, 2017

Ardija shock Reds in derby to end winless spell

by Andrew McKirdy

Akimi Barada scored in the 63rd minute as rock-bottom Omiya Ardija stunned J. League-leading local rivals Urawa Reds with a 1-0 win on Sunday. Ardija went into the match at Nack 5 Stadium having endured a dreadful start to the season, losing seven and drawing ...

Soccer / J. League Aug 27, 2016

Oliveira's rapid-fire hat trick powers Reysol past Frontale

Brazilian striker Diego Oliveira scored a first-half hat trick as Kashiwa Reysol clipped high-flying Kawasaki Frontale's wings with a 5-2 win in the J. League first division on Saturday. Oliveira struck twice in the first five minutes and Akimi Barada grabbed a third for the ...