Tokyo:FC Tokyo has claimed the top position in the J1 League following a decisive 4-0 victory over Fagiano Okayama during their Matchweek 13 confrontation on Saturday, edging one point ahead of Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
According to Qatar News Agency, Teruhito Nakagawa scored twice, first in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time and again in the 47th minute. Dani Gomez further extended the lead by scoring in the 63rd minute and once more in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.
With this victory, FC Tokyo has accumulated 30 points, maintaining its lead at the top of the standings. They are now one point ahead of second-place Sanfrecce Hiroshima and two points in front of third-place Kashiwa Reysol. Fagiano Okayama, on the other hand, remains in 10th place with 16 points.
In other matches of the round, Kyoto Sanga F.C. secured a 2-0 win against Shimizu S-Pulse. Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Mito HollyHock 3-0, and Vissel Kobe triumphed over Nagoya Grampus with a 3-1 scoreline. Additionally, Kashima Antlers achieved a 4-1 victory against Cerezo Osaka, while Kashiwa Reysol dominated Urawa Reds with a 4-0 win.