Cerezo Osaka

Omiya Ardija Yoshito Okubo's hat-trick helped J-League high-flyers Kawasaki Frontale bring Omiya Ardija's mini-revival to an abrupt end on Tuesday.

Vegalta Sendai Vegalta Sendai clambered out of the J-League relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Cerezo Osaka on Saturday to make it third victories in a row.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds were unable to put pressure on J-League leaders Sagan Tosu as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka will aim to maintain their momentum on Saturday as they look to reel in Urawa Reds in the J-League.

Mitch Nichols Melbourne Victory have knocked back an offer from Japanese club Cerezo Osaka for star forward Mitch Nichols.

Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale closed the gap on second-placed Sagan Tosu in the J-League with a hard-fought 1-0 away win on Wednesday.

Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers travel to Sagan Tosu in a top-of-the-table J.League clash on Saturday as four teams look to stay unbeaten.

Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers, Al Shabab, Al Jazira and Foolad booked their spots in the AFC Champions League's last 16 on Wednesday.

Diego Forlan Diego Forlan's decision to retire from international duty with Uruguay has left the striker in a state of "mourning".

Sagan Tosu New Sagan Tosu boss Megumu Yoshida can keep the pressure on out-of-form J-League leaders Urawa Reds with another win on Saturday.