Kagoshima Hold On for 3-2 Win to Stay Top; Sanuki Move Off Bottom [Summary: MEIJI YASUDA J3 Matchweek 9]

Two Matchweek 9 fixtures in the MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE were played on 4 October.
 
Kagoshima took the lead at home to Fukushima through Ryo Arita in the 21st minute before Wataru Tanaka doubled their advantage in the 37th. Arita struck again in the 61st minute to make it 3-0, and although Fukushima pulled two goals back, Kagoshima held on for a 3-2 victory to preserve their unbeaten start and remain top of the table.
 
Sanuki and Tochigi SC played out a goalless draw, with neither side able to find a breakthrough. The point lifted Sanuki off the bottom of the table.

MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE Standings

■Match Data
Sanuki vs. Tochigi SC
Kagoshima vs. Fukushima

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