Sendai Hit Three to Go Second! Tochigi City Suffer First Defeat in Three [Summary: MEIJI YASUDA J2 Matchweek 7]

The final Matchweek 7 fixture in the MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE was played on 20 September, with Tochigi City hosting Sendai.

Sendai took the lead through Motohiko Nakajima in the 16th minute before Hiroto Iwabuchi doubled their advantage in the 34th. Ryota Takada added a third in the 55th minute, and although Tochigi City pulled one back late on, Sendai ran out comfortable 3-1 winners to move up to second, while the hosts suffered their first defeat in three matches.

MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE Standings

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