Vissel Kobe edged out FC Tokyo, 3x2, on Saturday, on matchday 15. In this competition, both teams came from a draw. Yoshinori Muto runned the show.
The first goal of the game was scored by Yoshinori Muto, in the 20th minute. With his 5th goal of the season. After 41 minutes, Yuya Osako scored the second goal for Vissel Kobe. Shortly before the interval, Takayuki Yoshida's team increased their lead with a goal from Yoshinori Muto.
With 59 minutes on the clock, Diego Oliveira struck for FC Tokyo, from the penalty spot. After 85 minutes, Pedro Perotti wrapped things up, from the penalty spot.
After the result Vissel Kobe are 1st in the table, with 33 points, while FC Tokyo sit 10th place, with 19 points. With regard to the next fixture, Takayuki Yoshida's team will host Kawasaki Frontale, whilst Albert Puig's team will play at home against Yokohama Marinos.
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Yoshinori Muto 20' 44' Yuya Osako 41' | Diego Oliveira 59' (pen.) Pedro Perotti 85' (pen.) |