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Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka midfielder Takashi Usami has argued his team can catch J-League leaders Urawa Red Diamonds, despite losing on Wednesday.

Omiya Ardija The Saitama derby is the highlight of a J-League weekend which will be a last audition for a place in Japan's FIFA World Cup squad.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will be looking to gain some breathing space at the top of the J.League when they face Kashima Antlers on Saturday.

Sagan Tosu Newly promoted Tokushima Vortis were given a hostile welcome in their maiden J.League outing as Sagan Tosu dished out a 5-0 thrashing.

Gamba Osaka They may have opened their AFC Champions League campaign with consecutive defeats but Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami is still dreaming of leading the side to a second title.

Al Ahli Last season's runners-up Al Ahli continue their quest for a first AFC Champions League title when they face Seoul in the quarter-finals.

Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale remain in the hunt at the top of the J-League after edging a nine-goal thriller 5-4 against Cerezo Osaka on Saturday.

Urawa Reds J-League leaders Urawa Reds will look to consolidate their position at the summit with victory at mid-table Albirex Niigata on Tuesday.

Seongnam Two-time AFC Champions League winners Seongnam made a terrible start to the 2015 competition with a 2-1 defeat to Buriram United on Tuesday.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will be looking to maintain their two-point advantage atop the J.League as they edge closer to the title.