Kawasaki Frontale secures first J1 victory with 4-2 win over JEF United Chiba

Kawasaki Frontale secured their first victory of the J1 League season with a 4-2 win against JEF United Chiba at Uvance Todoroki Stadium. Goals for Kawasaki were scored by Deliki Lacerda, Tatsuya Ito, Marcinho, and captain Yuto Wakizaka. Deliki Lacerda contributed significantly to the win with one goal and two assists.

Despite the loss, JEF United Chiba player Kazuki Tanaka scored two goals, marking his first goals in the J1 League. However, the defeat leaves Chiba with four consecutive losses in the league. Tanaka noted that while the team showed offensive potential, they must address defensive vulnerabilities, particularly regarding counterattacks and long balls.

In addition to the match, the event included a fundraising activity involving Kawasaki Frontale players to support relief efforts for the August 2026 Chiba heavy rains.