ICHIHARA, Chiba Pref. -- Brazilian midfielder Kelly struck the game's sole goal in the second half, helping FC Tokyo edge JEF United Ichihara 1-0 on Sunday night at Ichihara Seaside Stadium.
JEF United created a few chances in the first half but lacked a finishing touch around the net. Nevertheless, the home team nearly got on the scoresheet shortly before the break through Zeljko Milinovic's header, but Tokyo defender Tetsuya Ito barely kicked the ball out of the goalmouth at the last minute as the first half finished 0-0.
FC Tokyo manager Hiromi Hara then brought on Brazilian striker Amaral 10 minutes after the break. That move eventually helped the visitors find their passing game to produce the winning goal.