JEF United Ichihara-Chiba vs Nagoya Grampus, 2009 Japanese J League
· Japanese J.LeagueMaori All Blacks break Fiji hearts
The Maori All Blacks piled on 17 unanswered second-half points to steal a 27-26 victory over Fiji at Suva's National Stadium on Saturday
Game Information
Venue: Rinkai Stadium
Location: , Japan
Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 7 | +10 | 19 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 7 | +3 | 15 |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 7 | +4 | 11 |
Japanese J1 League News
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.
JDT were given a villain's reception but survived the hostile treatment -- and a late scare -- to make history in the ACL Elite.
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.
JDT are now one result away from reaching the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite for the first time.
JDT's hopes of reaching the ACL Elite round of 16 took a blow on Tuesday after a 2-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

