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Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 7 | +13 | 17 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 7 | +6 | 16 |
| 3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 7 | +3 | 15 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 7 | +13 | 14 |
| 5 | FC Tokyo | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama | 7 | +2 | 13 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | +4 | 12 |
| 8 | Kashima Antlers | 7 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 7 | +2 | 11 |
| 10 | Cerezo Osaka | 7 | -5 | 10 |
| 11 | Mito Hollyhock | 7 | +2 | 9 |
| 12 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 7 | -4 | 9 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 7 | -5 | 7 |
| 15 | Gamba Osaka | 7 | -5 | 6 |
| 16 | Nagoya Grampus | 7 | -6 | 6 |
| 17 | Kyoto Sanga | 7 | -5 | 5 |
| 18 | Avispa Fukuoka | 7 | -2 | 4 |
| 19 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 7 | -6 | 4 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichiha.. | 7 | -10 | 4 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Yuki Soma | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| 99 | Tete Yengi | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| 18 | Hokuto Shimoda | 2 | 12 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Yuki Soma | 3 | 12 | 4 |
| 18 | Hokuto Shimoda | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 3 | Gen Shoji | 1 | 19 | 1 |