Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Sendai: Cristiano struck a late winner as 2015 AFC Champions League quarter-finalists Kashiwa Reysol edged Vegalta Sendai 1-0 on Saturday, to remain second in the J.League standings with four rounds in the second stage played.
The match at the Yurtec Stadium in Izumi-ku appeared destined for a goalless draw until the Brazilian midfielder (pictured), who is on loan from Ventforet Kofu, netted Kashiwa’s winner with three minutes of the Round 3 clash remaining.
The victory to the Chiba’s side’s points tally to nine, three less than leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima who maintained their 100% start to the second stage with a 2-0 win over Yokohama F Marinos, with both goals coming Cristiano’s compatriot Douglas.
Kashiwa will host 2013 continental champions Guangzhou Evergrande in the first leg of their AFC Champions League quarter-final clash on August 25, before travelling to China for the return fixture on September 15.
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