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Jeonbuk Motors remain in contention to win the AFC Champions League for a second time after progressing from the group stage.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can seal a spot in the AFC Champions League knockout stages with a win in South Korea on Tuesday.

Albirex Niigata Susumu Watanabe made a dream start to his reign as Vegalta Sendai coach by masterminding a 2-0 J.League win at Yokohoma F. Marinos.

Cerezo Osaka Diego Forlan continues his search for a first J.League goal when his Cerezo Osaka side visit leaders Kashima Antlers on Sunday.

Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers moved to the top of the J.League on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 victory at defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Jackson Martinez could not find a way through on his debut as Guangzhou Evergrande were held to a 0-0 draw by Pohang Steelers.

Kashima Antlers The J-League's two form teams - Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo - will face vastly different challenges in round 21.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds opened up daylight at the top of the J-League by crushing Omiya Ardija 4-0 as the rest of the top four all dropped points.

Kashima Antlers Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kashima Antlers collide on Saturday as J.League leaders Vissel Kobe face an in-form Diego Forlan with Cerezo Osaka.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima face a stern test against Sagan Tosu on Tuesday as they seek to get back on track in the J.League.