J1 League: Kashiwa and Kashima secure four consecutive opening wins

The Meiji Yasuda J1 League has seen contrasting results following the completion of the fourth round of matches. Kashiwa Reysol and Kashima Antlers have both achieved a perfect start to the season with four consecutive wins. Kashiwa Reysol secured the top spot after a 1-0 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse, driven by a goal from midfielder Yusuke Segawa. Kashima Antlers also reached a significant milestone, recording their first four consecutive opening wins since 2008, highlighted by a shutout performance against Tokyo Verdy.

In other notable results, Urawa Reds secured their first win of the season under new manager Cho Gue-rae, defeating Yokohama F. Marinos with a late comeback goal by Harumi Minamino. Conversely, Jeff United Chiba has struggled significantly, suffering four consecutive losses to sit at the bottom of the league standings after a 2-4 defeat against Kawasaki Frontale.