FC Osaka Beat Leaders Kagoshima to Move Provisionally Third; Asakawa Brace Fires Ryukyu Past Nara [Summary: MEIJI YASUDA J3 Matchweek 13]

Four Matchweek 13 fixtures in the MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE were played on 24 October.

FC Osaka moved provisionally into third place with a 2-1 home victory over leaders Kagoshima. Takumi Shimada opened the scoring in the 15th minute, and although Kagoshima equalised, Riku Kuwako struck the winner in the 51st. Despite the defeat, Kagoshima retained top spot.

Ryukyu claimed an impressive 3-1 away win over Nara, with Hayato Asakawa scoring twice.

Sagamihara and Tochigi SC played out a goalless draw, with neither side able to find a breakthrough.

Gunma edged Sanuki 1-0 at home thanks to an 83rd-minute winner from Shota Aoki.

MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE Standings

■Match Data
Gunma vs. Sanuki
Sagamihara vs. Tochigi SC
FC Osaka vs. Kagoshima
Nara vs. Ryukyu

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