The most decorated club in J. League history has a golden opportunity to end a barren run without success this weekend, as Kashima Antlers head into the final round of the season in pole position for the J1 title.
The Ibaraki outfit is without domestic silverware since it won an eighth league crown in 2016, but a home win against Yokohama F. Marinos this Saturday would give the club a record-extending ninth title.
Toru Oniki’s Antlers sit atop the table and one point ahead of fellow hopeful Kashiwa Reysol. Speaking after his side’s 1-0 win against Tokyo Verdy last Sunday, Oniki insisted everyone at the club is focused on nothing but victory.
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