# Kashima Antlers competitive performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kashima-antlers-competitive-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-14T05:59:59.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 6.

Kashima Antlers continued their strong start to the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory against Australia's Newcastle Jets. Following an initial win in the opening match, Aleksandar Cavric led the scoring with a first-half hat-trick. Other goals were provided by Homare Tokuda, Kyosuke Tagawa, and Ryoya Ogawa, supplemented by an own goal from James Delianov. Patrick Wood scored a late consolation goal for the Jets in the 79th minute.

Despite the high-scoring team performance, star forward Yuma Suzuki has yet to score in his recent official appearances. Suzuki expressed frustration regarding his scoring drought but noted his commitment to the team’s tactical growth and his focus on improving his positioning to find the net again.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Kashima Antlers defeat Newcastle Jets 7-1 in ACL Elite opener

Kashima Antlers defeated Newcastle Jets 7-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite opener, highlighted by an Aleksandar Cavric hat-trick despite Yuma Suzuki remaining scoreless.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashima-antlers-win-opening-acle-match-against-newcastle-jets

### 2026-09-14: Kashima Antlers drop to 8th in J1 League after loss to Vissel Kobe

Kashima Antlers fell to 8th place in the J1 League after a 1-2 loss to Vissel Kobe, marking their third consecutive defeat.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashima-antlers-drop-to-8th-in-j1-league-after-loss-to-vissel-kobe

### 2026-08-28: J1 League: Kashiwa and Kashima secure four consecutive opening wins

Kashiwa Reysol and Kashima Antlers have both secured four consecutive opening wins in the J1 League, while Jeff United Chiba remains at the bottom of the table following four straight losses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/j1-league-kashiwa-and-kashima-secure-four-consecutive-opening-wins

### 2026-08-28: Kashima Antlers defeat Tokyo Verdy 2-0 to secure fourth consecutive opening win

Kashima Antlers defeated Tokyo Verdy 2-0 to achieve their fourth consecutive opening win in the J1 League, powered by two goals from Leo Seara.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashima-antlers-defeat-tokyo-verdy-2-0-to-secure-fourth-consecutive-opening-win

### 2026-08-26: Kashima Antlers defeat Atletico Suzuka 3-0 in Emperor's Cup

Kashima Antlers defeated Atletico Suzuka 3-0 in the Emperor's Cup second round, achieving a “perfect game” by allowing zero shots on goal.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashima-antlers-defeat-atletico-suzuka-3-0-in-emperors-cup

### 2026-08-22: Kashima Antlers secure opening three wins with victory over Avispa Fukuoka

Kashima Antlers achieved their first opening three-game winning streak in 12 seasons, defeating Avispa Fukuoka 3-2 to extend their unbeaten run to a club-record 18 matches.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashima-antlers-defeat-avispa-fukuoka-3-2-to-set-club-unbeaten-record

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