Yokohama Marinos run out winners versus Kashiwa Reysol

Yokohama Marinos overcame Kashiwa Reysol in a very competitive win on Saturday, 4x3, on to matchday 17 of the Japanese League. To this matchday, Kevin Muscat's team came from three wins, and Masami Ihara's team came from two defeats. Anderson Lopes was the star with 2 goals.

With 13 minutes on the clock, Anderson Lopes opened the scoring for Yokohama Marinos, from the penalty spot. In an unfortunate moment Dudu Giusti scored an own goal after 39 minutes. In the 41st minute, Élber struck the second goal for Kevin Muscat's team.

Kashiwa Reysol scored their second goal of the game through Sachiro Toshima, after the break. In the 72nd minute, Jay-Roy Grot struck for Masami Ihara's team. In the closing stages of the game, Kashiwa Reysol saw Yugo Tatsuta get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. In the final minutes of the game, Anderson Lopes fired home for Yokohama Marinos. In an unlucky moment Sachiro Toshima scored an own goal in stoppage time.

After the result Yokohama Marinos are 1st in the table, with 36 points, while Kashiwa Reysol sit 17th place, with 12 points. With regard to the next fixture, Kevin Muscat's team visit Sanfrecce Hiroshima, whilst Masami Ihara's team will play at home against Albirex Niigata.