Kashima Antlers beat Tokushima Vortis

Kashima Antlers edged out Tokushima Vortis in a win on Sunday, 3x0, in the match for the 24th round. In this competition, Kashima's team came from two wins, and Tokushima's team came from a win. Ryotaro Araki made a great performance with 2 goals.

The opening goal was scored by Ryotaro Araki in the 5th minute.

After 80 minutes, i fired home Kashima Antlers's second goal, assisted by Leo Silva.  Koki Machida netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game. With this goal, Koki Machida reached the landmark of five goals this season.

After the result Kashima Antlers is 5th in the table, 41 points, while Tokushima Vortis occupy 16th place, 23 points. Next up, Naoki Soma's team visit Vissel Kobe. Meanwhile, Daniel Poyatos's team will host Urawa Reds.