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Dream Europe move or romance of the one-club man? Shunki Higashi isn't thinking about either
There are many paths Shunki Higashi's career could go next. He isn't too worried about thinking what it might be.
Why Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Sōta Nakamura could be the J.League's next breakout star
Only in his second season as a professional, Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Sōta Nakamura could just be the J.League's next breakout star.
Evolution, not revolution, the way forward for Sanfrecce Hiroshima under Bartosch Gaul
Even with a new coach at the helm, Sanfrecce Hiroshima look like they will challenge for top honours again in the J1 League this season.
Johor Darul Ta'zim survive Sanfrecce Hiroshima scare to reach historic AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinal
JDT were given a villain's reception but survived the hostile treatment -- and a late scare -- to make history in the ACL Elite.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Bartosch Gaul calls suspended Johor Darul Ta'zim trio's first-leg availability 'a joke'
Sanfrecce coach Bartosch Gaul was bemused that a trio of suspended JDT players were initially cleared to feature in last week's meeting between the two teams.
Johor Darul Ta'zim staying calm ahead of potentially-historic AFC Champions League Elite tie at Sanfrecce Hiroshima
JDT can reach the ACL Elite quarterfinals for the first time if they can complete an aggregate victory over Sanfrecce on Wednesday.
Johor Darul Ta'zim down Sanfrecce Hiroshima to edge towards historic AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinal
JDT are now one result away from reaching the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite for the first time.
Defeat at Sanfrecce Hiroshima leaves Johor Darul Ta'zim's AFC Champions League Elite hopes in jeopardy
JDT's hopes of reaching the ACL Elite round of 16 took a blow on Tuesday after a 2-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
J1 League contenders make strong start to new AFC Champions League Elite season
The J1 League's representatives look set to once again dominate the East region of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Lion City Sailors capitalise on reprieve to hold off Sanfrecce Hiroshima and match historic feat
Lion City Sailors are through to the AFC Champions League Two semifinals after holding off Sanfrecce Hiroshima.d
Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagoya Grampus | 16 | +10 | 31 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 15 | +4 | 28 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 17 | +3 | 25 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 16 | +1 | 25 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 16 | +2 | 24 |
| 6 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 16 | +1 | 24 |
| 7 | Fagiano Okayama | 16 | -2 | 23 |
| 8 | Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | -9 | 21 |
| 9 | Kyoto Sanga | 15 | -3 | 20 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 16 | -7 | 19 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Akito Suzuki | 3 | 16 | 4 |
| 17 | Kosuke Kinoshi.. | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 24 | Shunki Higashi | 3 | 14 | 3 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Akito Suzuki | 4 | 16 | 3 |
| 24 | Shunki Higashi | 3 | 14 | 3 |
| 6 | Hayao Kawabe | 2 | 14 | 1 |