Yokohama Marinos emerge victorious against Tokyo Verdy

Yokohama Marinos edged out Tokyo Verdy, 1x2, on Sunday, in a game related to matchweek 1 of Japanese League. Both Hiroshi Jofuku's team and Harry Kewell's team played their first game in the competition. Ken Matsubara was decisive with 1 goal.

The opening goal was scored by Fuki Yamada after 7 minutes.

In the closing stages of the game, Anderson Lopes fired home for Yokohama Marinos, from the penalty spot. Ken Matsubara scored the winning goal in stoppage time.

After the result Yokohama Marinos are 5th in the table, with 3 points, while Tokyo Verdy sit 15th place, with 0 points. In the next fixture, Harry Kewell's team will host Avispa Fukuoka, whilst Hiroshi Jofuku's team visit Urawa Reds.