Kawasaki Frontale won their fourth Japanese title early in the past five years, drawing 1-1 at home with the Urawa Reds. The new champions now have a 13-point lead in the J-League standings with four days to go. The defeat of Marinos against Gamba Osaka (1-0) marked the fate of the championship: Kawasaki Frontale will now also go hunting for the Japanese Cup. The club from Kawasaki, a city on the outskirts of Tokyo, have only lost one game this season and have already amassed a record of 85 points with four rounds to go. The title challenge was played in front of 11,600 spectators, after the health restrictions caused by the pandemic were slightly relaxed. The audience, however, was not allowed to shout or sing, only to cheer:and he did so when Brazilian defender Jesiel Miranda opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, following a header from compatriot Leandro Damiao. Frontale fans went crazy with joy when Gamba Osaka's goal against Marinos was announced in the 55th minute.
The Japan League title goes to Kawasaki Frontale
2021-11-03T16:12:29.934Z
The consecration arrived four days early (ANSA) Kawasaki Frontale won their fourth Japanese title early in the past five years, drawing 1-1 at home with the Urawa Reds. The new champions now have a 13-point lead in the J-League standings with four days to go. The defeat of Marinos against Gamba Osaka (1-0) marked the fate of the championship: Kawasaki Frontale will now also go hunting for the Japanese Cup. The club from Kawasaki, a city on the