FC Tokyo beats Gamba Osaka 3-1 to maintain lead in J-League

By: The Associated Press Posted:

Advertisement

Advertise with us

TOKYO - Kensuke Nagai scored twice as FC Tokyo beat Gamba Osaka 3-1 on Sunday to remain in first place in the J-League.

Read this article for free:


or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Subscribe and receive a limited-edition Free Press branded hat or tote.

Digital Subscription

One year of digital access for only $205*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 07/07/2019 (2645 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

TOKYO – Kensuke Nagai scored twice as FC Tokyo beat Gamba Osaka 3-1 on Sunday to remain in first place in the J-League.

After Gamba went ahead on an early goal, Nagai equalized in the 36th minute then put his team ahead for good just three minutes later on a header for his sixth goal of the season.

Diego Oliveira added an insurance goal midway through the second half as Tokyo improved to 39 points, six ahead of second-place Yokohama F Marinos, which beat Oita Trinita 1-0 on Saturday.

Kawasaki Frontale remained in third place on 32 points after being held to a goalless draw by Sagan Tosu.

In other matches, Shonan Bellmare beat Nagoya Grampus 2-0 while Consadole Sapporo and Matsumoto Yamaga finished 1-1.

Cerezo Osaka drew 1-1 at Sanfrecce Hiroshima, while Shinzo Koroki scored the winner in Urawa Reds’ 1-0 win over Vegalta Sendai.

Former Spain international David Villa scored for the third straight game, but Shimizu S-Pulse beat Vissel Kobe 2-1.

Fourth-place Kashima Antlers beat last-place Jubilo Iwata 2-0.

___

More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/apf-Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Related Articles

Pogba in spotlight as Manchester United arrives in Perth US victory most-viewed match this year but down from 2015
Members of the United States women's soccer team, winners of a fourth Women's World Cup, pose with the trophy by their plane after arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Julie Ertz holds the trophy, Megan Rapinoe, front right, gestures, and Alex Morgan, back left, also gestures. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Copa América lifts Brazil and Argentina, but low level shows
Brazil's Dani Alves lifts up the trophy after winning the final soccer match of the Copa America against Peru at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 7, 2019. Brazil won the match 3-1. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Correction: WWCup-US Returns Home story
United States women's soccer team member Megan Rapinoe speaks to the media upon her arrival at a hotel Monday, July 8, 2019, in New York. The city will honor the team with a parade Wednesday for their fourth Women's World Cup victory. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Players hope World Cup successes turn into greater support
The United States players hold the trophy celebrating at the end of the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. The US defeated the Netherlands 2-0. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Striker Neymar absent for 1st day of PSG preseason training
FILE - In this June 13, 2019 file photo, Brazil's soccer player Neymar speaks to the press as he leaves a police station where he answered questions about rape allegations against him in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Brazilian authorities say police have asked Monday, July 1, for more time to investigate a model’s allegation that she was raped by soccer star Neymar. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)
Bayern chairman takes dig at Dortmund-bound Mats Hummels African Cup: Tunisia knock out Ghana on penalties Toronto FC ready to make roster moves
Jamaica forward Dever Orgill (6) battles for the ball against U.S. defender Omar Gonzalez (3) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Washington. Reinforcements are on the way for Toronto FC as it starts a crucial run, with 10 of the next 11 games against Eastern Conference opposition. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Nick Wass
Women's league seeks more fans, sponsors after US title
Portraits of the USA women's soccer team members are visible in the windows of a building on Fifth Avenue, in New York, Thursday, June 13, 2019. Women's soccer engages the U.S. every four years, then disappears for most fans like Brigadoon. In the wake of the Americans' record-setting fourth World Cup title Sunday, July 7, 2019, the hard part remains ahead: the weekly work of boosting the National Women's Soccer League. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Serbia forward Dusan Tadic extends contract with Ajax

Advertisement Advertise With Us

Report Error Submit a Tip

Advertisement

Learn more about Winnipeg Free Press Advertising solutions

Soccer

LOAD SOCCER ARTICLES