Kawasaki Frontale back to 3rd rank on the table after opening home beating Kashima Antlers with a score of 2-1 in the J.League 2022 at Todoroki Stadium, Kanagawa prefecture.
Kashima, who had a positive test for the new coronavirus infection in the team, is absent from several main players. On the other hand, Leandro Damian was injured in Kawasaki F, and Jeon Sung-ryong was absent due to an unfortunate family member who had temporarily returned to Japan. Against Kashima, who was putting intense pressure from the front line, Kawasaki Frontier showed their strengths and scored the first goal. With Akihiro Ienaga, Taito Wakisaka, and Mirai Yamane on the right side, they captured the near zone. In the 8th minute, the head of the family made a decision to take the lead.
Then in the 14th minute, Diego’s Pitca fouled in front of the penalty area, giving Kawasaki a free-kick. The ball that Wakisaka made with a touch of a ground cross hit the far post and entered the goal. Suddenly, Kawasaki F scored two points.
Kashima used their numbers to attack, showing off a variety of offenses such as long balls, side changes, and collaborations to enter the near zone. Kawasaki F’s left SB Kyohei Tori, who is not tall, sent a feed to the side to create a starting point. However, I could not grasp the decision machine.
On the other hand, Kawasaki created chances that could have been decided, such as the 21st-minute decisive opportunity when Marcinho received the opponent’s back pass in the penalty area, and Joao Simic’s header, which aimed for a free CK from Wakisaka in the 26th minute. It was GK Kwon Seung-tae who stood in the way on both sides and did not allow a third goal.
In the second half, Kashima entered with momentum. Swapping the two top sides, Yuma Suzuki and Artur Kaiki, also worked quietly. Then in the 52nd minute, Yuta Higuchi’s cross was sent in by fellow Hayato and he scored the goal. Kashima, who was close to 1 point difference, increased his pace.
Kawasaki Frontier tried to take back the initiative by changing to a double defensive line-up and adding Shintaro Kurumaya and Kei Chinen. I also made a scene to push back, such as making time to hold the ball from the exquisite takeout of the car shop. After the drinking time in the second half, he brought in Daiya Tohno and Ryota Oshima, who will be returning. With Kawasaki F, who have regained their composure, Kashima has a powerful lineup up front, including Ereke and others. The force in front of the goal has increased.
Going into the final game with a 1-point lead. Kashima approached the goal with a power play that put Bueno in the forefront. Kazuya Yamamura was added to Kawasaki Front, and they responded with five backs. It was a tense final stage for Kawasaki F. Kashima failed to score a shot, and the 5-minute stoppage time came to an end. Kashima’s attempt to catch up didn’t work out, and Kawasaki won 2-1. After the appointment of Toru Oniki as manager, the record of undefeated against Kashima in league matches continued. With this, Kawasaki F won three straight games. The point difference with Yokohama FM has been reduced to “2”.
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