Ehime Go Top with 2-0 Win; Yamaguchi Edge Tochigi SC [Summary: MEIJI YASUDA J3 Matchweek 10]

Four Matchweek 10 fixtures in the MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE were played on 11 October, with Ehime moving top after previous leaders Kagoshima suffered their first defeat of the season.

Kagoshima lost 1-0 away to Matsumoto after conceding the only goal in the 78th minute, bringing their unbeaten start to the season to an end.

Ehime took full advantage with a 2-0 away victory over Kumamoto. Toru Shibata broke the deadlock in the 18th minute before Shota Hino added a second six minutes into stoppage time. The win took Ehime to 23 points and lifted them above Kagoshima on goal difference.

Yamaguchi edged Tochigi SC 1-0, with Shunsuke Yamamoto scoring the winner in the 50th minute.

Gifu also claimed a 1-0 away victory, beating Tottori through Kanata Yakabi's 50th-minute goal.

MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE Standings

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