The pre-match display by Yokohama F. Marinos supporters boasted a clear message: “Take it back."
Gamba Osaka goalkeeper Masaaki Higashiguchi had other plans.
The former Japan goalkeeper stopped everything thrown at him and more as Gamba capitalized on two corner-kick goals to win 2-0, lifting itself out of the J. League first division’s relegation zone and frustrating Yokohama’s hopes of a potential title-clinching win at the same time.
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