High-flying Jubilo Iwata maintained its flawless start to the season with a 2-1 win away to struggling Cerezo Osaka in the J. League first division on Saturday.
Yoshito Okubo of Cerezo Osaka falls over
the ball during Saturday's game against
Jubilo Iwata at Nagai Stadium. Jubilo wom 2-1.
Unbeaten in all competitions this season and currently leading its group in the Asian Champions League, Jubilo notched its fourth straight win courtesy of first-half goals from Hiroshi Nanami and Brazilian striker Rodrigo Gral.
Takashi Kuwahara's men are three points clear of JEF United Ichihara at the top of the table. Ichihara came from behind to defeat 10-man Kashima Antlers 2-1 in Saturday's evening game. Gamba Osaka is in third, another point behind.