Matsumoto Yamaga hold league-leading Kashima Antlers to draw
Matsumoto Yamaga earned a 1-1 home draw against the league-leading Kashima Antlers on Friday night. Using their strong defense to stymie one of the league's top-scoring sides, Yamaga scored first before the Antlers equalized on a penalty. Although the hosts remain 17th in the 18-team ...
Antlers edge Marinos on rookie Ayase Ueda's first career goal
The Kashima Antlers beat Yokohama F. Marinos 2-1 in the J. League first division Saturday after rookie forward Ayase Ueda struck the winner with first maiden professional goal. With just an Emperor's Cup game and two J1 cameos under his belt, the 20-year-old Ueda netted ...
Japan made it to the Asian Games men's soccer final for the first time since winning in 2010 with a 1-0 semifinal victory over United Arab Emirates on Wednesday night. In Sunday's final, Japan will play South Korea, after the defending champion beat Vietnam 3-1 ...
