Shimizu S-Pulse
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Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyoto Sanga | 13 | +4 | 24 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 12 | +8 | 22 |
| 3 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 13 | +4 | 22 |
| 4 | Kashiwa Reysol | 12 | +4 | 21 |
| 5 | Avispa Fukuoka | 12 | +1 | 20 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | +8 | 18 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 12 | +4 | 18 |
| 8 | Fagiano Okayama | 12 | +3 | 18 |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 11 | +2 | 18 |
| 10 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 11 | +1 | 17 |
| 11 | Machida Zelvia | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 12 | Shonan Bellmare | 12 | -4 | 17 |
| 13 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 12 | -4 | 14 |
| 14 | Gamba Osaka | 12 | -7 | 14 |
| 15 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | -1 | 13 |
| 16 | FC Tokyo | 12 | -2 | 13 |
| 17 | Yokohama FC | 12 | -2 | 12 |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 12 | -8 | 11 |
| 19 | Albirex Niigata | 12 | -5 | 9 |
| 20 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 12 | -6 | 8 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Koya Kitagawa | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| 19 | Kai Matsuzaki | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| 98 | Matheus Bueno | 1 | 12 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Matheus Bueno | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 70 | Sen Takagi | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 36 | Zento Uno | 1 | 11 | 0 |