Vissel Kobe

Lukas Podolski Vissel Kobe had Lukas Podoslki to thank for a 3-1 win over Omiya Ardija, the World Cup winner scoring twice on his J.League debut.

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.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Former Spain striker Fernando Torres struck in an Emperor's Cup clash with Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe.

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.

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.

Tokushima Vortis Tokushima Vortis' misery continued on Tuesday when they were consigned to a 3-0 defeat by fellow J.League strugglers Gamba Osaka.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Tackling a new challenge alongside old friend Andres Iniesta was key in persuading David Villa to join J.League club Vissel Kobe.