Albirex Niigata overcame Nagoya Grampus in a close win on Saturday, 1-0, in a game related to matchweek 3 of Japanese League. To this matchweek, Rikizo Matsuhashi's team came from a defeat, and Kenta Hasegawa's team came from two defeats.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
In the closing stages of the game, Motoki Hasegawa scored the winner for Albirex Niigata.
After the result Albirex Niigata are 5th in the table, with 6 points, while Nagoya Grampus sit 20th place, with 0 points. In their next fixture, Rikizo Matsuhashi's team will play away against Tokyo Verdy. Meanwhile, Kenta Hasegawa's team visit Kashiwa Reysol.
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Motoki Hasegawa 88' |