FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers, 2021 Japanese J1 League
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Game Information
Venue: Ajinomoto Stadium
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Attendance: 9,748
Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 11 | +20 | 26 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 11 | +13 | 24 |
| 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 11 | +15 | 23 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 11 | +7 | 22 |
Line-Ups
FC Tokyo
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tsuyoshi Kodama (GK)  |
| 22 | Takumi Nakamura |
| 50 | Yuto Nagatomo |
| 32 | Joan Oumari |
| 3 | Masato Morishige |
| 31 | Shuto Abe |
| 21 | Takuya Aoki |
| 8 | Yojiro Takahagi |
| 15 | Adailton dos Santos Silva |
| 9 | Diego Oliveira |
| 11 | Kensuke Nagai |
Kashima Antlers
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Yuya Oki (GK) |
| 33 | Ikuma Sekigawa |
| 2 | Koki Anzai |
| 28 | Koki Machida |
| 32 | Keigo Tsunemoto |
| 21 | Diego Pituca |
| 7 | Juan Alano |
| 17 | Arthur Caike |
| 20 | Kento Misao |
| 18 | Ayase Ueda |
| 8 | Shouma Doi |
Japanese J1 League News
Transfer deadlines are hitting across the globe and, with it, bringing to an end a window that has seen a remarkable surge in interest in players who represented the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup.
Japan wingback Yukinari Sugawara has reiterated that his team are at the World Cup not just to participate, but to win it.
Socceroos bolter Tete Yengi says his journey to the national team has not been straightforward, but he believes these adventures have played a key role in his pursuit of becoming the "ultimate player" and, more importantly, a World Cup representative.
Even with a couple of key players out through injury, Japan could still be the most exciting team at the 2026 World Cup.
Tolgay Arslan has announced his retirement -- perhaps ending it all after a final sense of fulfilment at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.