Exciting Meiji Yasuda J1 Round 4 Matches – Kashima’s Comeback Victory and Shonan vs Urawa Thriller!

On Sunday, March 17, 2024, Kashima orchestrated a thrilling come-from-behind victory against Kawasaki F, with goals from Cavulic and Yuma Suzuki propelling them to a 2-1 win. The match saw Kashima initially trailing in the 36th minute but quickly overturning the scoreline early in the second half to secure three crucial points and climb to 4th place in the standings. Conversely, Kawasaki F suffered their third consecutive defeat.

Meanwhile, Yokohama FM faced off against Kyoto in an intense battle that culminated in a 3-2 win for Yokohama FM. The match saw Yokohama FM taking an early lead with goals from Kota Mizunuma and Anderson Lopez before conceding two goals to Kyoto just before halftime. Despite a red card forcing them into a 10-on-10 battle, Yokohama FM managed to hold off Kyoto’s attacks and emerge victorious with their second win of the season.

In another riveting encounter, Shonan and Urawa engaged in a fierce points battle that ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw. Urawa initially took the lead with a goal from Shinzo Koroki, only for Shonan to stage a comeback with goals from Lukian and Akito Suzuki. However, Urawa fought back, with Yusuke Matsuo and Naoki Maeda scoring to level the score. Ultimately, Lukian’s second goal of the day gave Shonan a late lead, but Urawa managed to salvage a point with a goal from Samuel Gustafsson in the 81st minute.

The Meiji Yasuda J1 League standings have been shaken up by these results, with Kashima’s impressive victory boosting them into the top four. The matches between Kyoto and Yokohama FM, Kashima and Kawasaki F, as well as Shonan and Urawa, showcased the competitive spirit and intensity of the league. The race for the title promises to be an exciting one as teams continue to battle for supremacy on the pitch.