The Fujitsu Frontiers, helped by their American newcomers, finally defeated the archrival Kajima Deers 15-7 on Monday night at Todoroki Stadium in the final game of the X League first stage.
The Frontiers picked up their first win over Kajima since the 2009 season and avenged a 17-10 loss to the Deers in last June's Pearl Bowl Final, clinching the East Division with a perfect 5-0 record. Kajima was second with a 4-1 mark.
Running back Gino Gordon rushed for a 3-yard touchdown in the first quarter and cornerback Al-Rilwan Adeyami's fourth-quarter interception denied the Deers' comeback effort. The Frontiers had another American, defensive lineman Andrew Seumalo in the starting lineup. All three made their debuts in Japan in this fall.
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