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Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Tokyo | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Shonan Bellmare | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Albirex Niigata | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Machida Zelvia | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Kashima Antlers | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Yokohama FC | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 19 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kota Takai | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Shin Yamada | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Hinata Yamauch.. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Sota Miura | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Hinata Yamauch.. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Kota Takai | 0 | 1 | 1 |