1' Kashima kick-off the first half - the match is underway!

1' In the minute 1, Kashima awarded a free kick in their own half.

1' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

2'

Kei Chinen (Kashima) goes close with a header but the ball is scrambled away by Frontale defenders.

2' In the minute 2, Hiroki Kasahara awards the home team a throw-in.

3'

Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Frontale in their own half.

5'

It's a goal kick for the home team in Kawasaki.

6' In the minute 6, Ball safe as Kashima is awarded a throw-in in their half.

6'

Free kick for Frontale in their own half.

7'

Goal kick for Frontale at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

8' In the minute 8, Yuta Matsumura gets his shot on target but fails to score for Kashima.

8' Free kick for Kashima in their own half.

9' Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Tomoki Hayakawa for Kashima who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

10' In the minute 10, Tomoki Hayakawa is back on the pitch.

10'

Play has been resumed at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

10' Kashima awarded a free kick in their own half.

11' In the minute 11, Throw-in for Kashima in their own half.

12'

Can Kashima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Frontale's half?

12'

Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Frontale in their own half.

13'

In the minute 13, Frontale to take a throw-in in Kashima territory.

14' Kashima awarded a throw-in in their own half.

14' Free kick Kashima.

15' In the minute 15, Kashima have a dangerous throw-in.

15'

Hiroki Kasahara awards Frontale a goal kick.

16' Throw-in Kashima.

16'

In the minute 16, Throw-in for Frontale in the half of Kashima.

16'

In the minute 16, Throw-in for Frontale in the half of Kashima.

17'

Throw-in for Kashima at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

17'

Throw-in for Kashima at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

20' Yuma Suzuki (Kashima) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

21' In the minute 21, Kashima have been awarded a corner by Hiroki Kasahara.

22' Corner awarded to Kashima.

22'

In Kawasaki, Kaishu Sano (Kashima) misses the target with a header.

22'

In Kawasaki, Kaishu Sano (Kashima) misses the target with a header.

22'

In the minute 22, Ball goes out of play for a Frontale goal kick.

23'

Throw-in Frontale.

23'

Ball safe as Frontale is awarded a throw-in in their half.

23'

Ball safe as Frontale is awarded a throw-in in their half.

24'

In the minute 24, Hiroki Kasahara signals a Frontale throw-in in Kashima's half.

25'

Free kick for Frontale in the half of Kashima.

26'

Important block from the Kashima defence as Tatsuki Seko fires in a strike for Frontale.

26'

Important block from the Kashima defence as Tatsuki Seko fires in a strike for Frontale.

26'

In the minute 26, Hiroki Kasahara signals a throw-in for Frontale, close to Kashima's area.

26'

In the minute 26, Hiroki Kasahara signals a throw-in for Frontale, close to Kashima's area.

27' Tomoki Hayakawa is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

27' Tomoki Hayakawa for Kashima is back on the field again.

27' In the minute 27, Play has been resumed.

28'

Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Frontale in their own half.

28'

Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Frontale in their own half.

28'

Frontale awarded a free kick in their own half.

28'

Frontale awarded a free kick in their own half.

29'

In the minute 29, Frontale to take a throw-in in Kashima territory.

29'

In the minute 29, Frontale to take a throw-in in Kashima territory.

30'

Can Frontale capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Kashima's half?

31' Hiroki Kasahara awards the away team a throw-in.

32'

In the minute 32, Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa (Frontale) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

32'

In the minute 32, Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa (Frontale) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

33'

Free kick for Frontale in their own half.

33'

Free kick for Frontale in their own half.

33' Kashima have a goal kick.

33'

In the minute 33, Frontale have a goal kick.

33'

In the minute 33, Frontale have a goal kick.

34'

Free kick in a good position for Frontale!

34'

Free kick in a good position for Frontale!

34'

Goal! Frontale have got their heads in front thanks to a Leandro Damiao Da Silva dos Santos strike.

34' In the minute 34, Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa instrumental with a fine assist.

36' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

37' Yuma Suzuki of Kashima gets in a strike, but is off target.

37'

In the minute 37, It's a goal kick for the home team in Kawasaki.

37'

In the minute 37, It's a goal kick for the home team in Kawasaki.

37'

Can Kashima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Frontale's half?

37'

Can Kashima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Frontale's half?

37'

Throw-in for Frontale at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

37'

Throw-in for Frontale at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

38'

In the minute 38, Goal kick for Frontale at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

39'

In Kawasaki a free kick has been awarded the home team.

39'

In Kawasaki a free kick has been awarded the home team.

39' Kashima awarded a free kick in their own half.

40'

In the minute 40, Throw-in for Frontale in their own half.

41' Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Kashima.

42'

Frontale push upfield but Hiroki Kasahara quickly pulls them for offside.

43' In the minute 43, Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Kashima in their own half.

43' Free kick for Kashima in their own half.

44' Kashima have been awarded a corner by Hiroki Kasahara.

45'

In the minute 45, Ball goes out of play for a Frontale goal kick.

45' + 1

At Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium the fourth official shows that 4 minutes will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 1

At Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium the fourth official shows that 4 minutes will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 2

Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Frontale in their own half.

45' + 2

Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Frontale in their own half.

45' + 3

In the minute 45, Hiroki Kasahara signals a Kashima throw-in in Frontale's half.

45' + 3

In the minute 45, Hiroki Kasahara signals a Kashima throw-in in Frontale's half.

45' + 4

Frontale awarded a throw-in in their own half.

45' + 4

Frontale awarded a throw-in in their own half.

45' + 4 Throw-in for Kashima close to the penalty box.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Throw-in for Kashima in the half of Frontale.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Throw-in for Kashima in the half of Frontale.

45' The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

46'

The ref has blown to start the second-half. Frontale kick-off.

46'

The ref has blown to start the second-half. Frontale kick-off.

46'

Frontale awarded a throw-in in their own half.

47' Ball safe as Kashima is awarded a throw-in in their half.

47' In the minute 47, Kashima awarded a free kick in their own half.

48'

Hiroki Kasahara signals a Frontale throw-in in Kashima's half.

48'

Hiroki Kasahara signals a Frontale throw-in in Kashima's half.

49' Hiroki Kasahara awards Kashima a goal kick.

49'

In the minute 49, Throw-in for Kashima at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

49'

In the minute 49, Throw-in for Kashima at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

50'

Throw-in Frontale.

50'

Frontale are coming forward and Yasuto Wakizaka gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

50'

Frontale are coming forward and Yasuto Wakizaka gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

50' In the minute 50, Hiroki Kasahara awards Kashima a goal kick.

51' Throw-in for Kashima in their own half.

51' Hiroki Kasahara awards the away team a throw-in.

52'

In the minute 52, Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Frontale.

52'

In the minute 52, Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Frontale.

53' Free kick for Kashima in their own half.

53' It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Kashima close to the penalty box.

54'

In the minute 54, Daiki Iwamasa is making the team's 2 substitution at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium with Yuta Higuchi replacing Hayato Nakama.

54'

In the minute 54, Daiki Iwamasa is making the team's 2 substitution at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium with Yuta Higuchi replacing Hayato Nakama.

55'

Kashima drive upfield and Yuta Higuchi gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Frontale defender.

55'

Kashima drive upfield and Yuta Higuchi gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Frontale defender.

55'

Can Kashima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Frontale's half?

55'

Can Kashima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Frontale's half?

56'

In the minute 56, Kashima's Kaishu Sano gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Frontale defender.

56'

In the minute 56, Kashima's Kaishu Sano gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Frontale defender.

56' Corner awarded to Kashima.

57'

It's a goal kick for the home team in Kawasaki.

58'

In the minute 58, Kashima push forward at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium and Yuta Higuchi gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Frontale defence.

58'

In the minute 58, Kashima push forward at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium and Yuta Higuchi gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Frontale defence.

58'

Kashima's Yuma Suzuki breaks free at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

58'

Kashima's Yuma Suzuki breaks free at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

58'

Ball goes out of play for a Frontale goal kick.

58'

Ball goes out of play for a Frontale goal kick.

59'

In the minute 59, Goal kick for Frontale at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

60' Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Kashima in their own half.

62'

Throw-in for Frontale at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

62'

Throw-in for Frontale at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

63'

In the minute 63, Goal! Leandro Damiao Da Silva dos Santos extends Frontale's lead to 2-0.

63' That's a fine assist from Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa.

64'

Free kick for Frontale in their own half.

64'

Free kick for Frontale in their own half.

64'

In the minute 64, Throw-in for Frontale in the half of Kashima.

64'

In the minute 64, Throw-in for Frontale in the half of Kashima.

65'

Throw-in Frontale.

65'

Throw-in Frontale.

66' Kashima make their 3 substitution with Yuki Kakita replacing Kei Chinen.

67'

In the minute 67, Frontale have a goal kick.

67'

In the minute 67, Frontale have a goal kick.

68' Can Kashima capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

69' Kashima's Yuta Matsumura misses with an attempt on goal.

69'

In the minute 69, Ball goes out of play for a Frontale goal kick.

69'

In the minute 69, Ball goes out of play for a Frontale goal kick.

71'

Frontale needs to be cautious. Kashima have an attacking throw-in.

72'

Toru Oniki (Frontale) is making a 1 substitution, with Taisei Miyashiro replacing Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa.

72'

Toru Oniki (Frontale) is making a 1 substitution, with Taisei Miyashiro replacing Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa.

73'

In the minute 73, Frontale awarded a free kick in their own half.

73'

In the minute 73, Frontale awarded a free kick in their own half.

73' Hiroki Kasahara signals a free kick to Kashima in their own half.

74'

Throw-in for Frontale in their own half.

74'

Throw-in for Frontale in their own half.

74'

In the minute 74, It's a goal kick for the home team in Kawasaki.

74'

In the minute 74, It's a goal kick for the home team in Kawasaki.

75' Kashima awarded a throw-in in their own half.

78'

Kashima's Kaishu Sano has been booked in Kawasaki.

78'

Kashima's Kaishu Sano has been booked in Kawasaki.

78'

In the minute 78, Kashima will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Frontale.

79' Shoma Doi is replacing Yuta Matsumura for the away team.

79'

Rikuto Hirose is replacing Hidehiro Sugai for Kashima at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

79'

Rikuto Hirose is replacing Hidehiro Sugai for Kashima at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

80'

In the minute 80, Frontale are pushing forward but Yasuto Wakizaka's finish is wide of the goal.

80'

In the minute 80, Frontale are pushing forward but Yasuto Wakizaka's finish is wide of the goal.

80'

Goal kick for Kashima at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

80'

Goal kick for Kashima at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

81'

Free kick Frontale.

81'

Free kick Frontale.

82' In the minute 82, Tomoki Hayakawa is booked for the away team.

83'

An attacking Frontale player has been brought down in the area - penalty!

83'

An attacking Frontale player has been brought down in the area - penalty!

84'

Goal! Yasuto Wakizaka extends Frontale's lead from the spot. They now lead 3-0.

84'

Goal! Yasuto Wakizaka extends Frontale's lead from the spot. They now lead 3-0.

86'

In the minute 86, Kashima to take a throw-in in Frontale territory.

86'

In the minute 86, Kashima to take a throw-in in Frontale territory.

87'

Throw-in high up the field for Kashima in Kawasaki.

87' The home team replace Akihiro Ienaga with Yu Kobayashi.

87'

In the minute 87, Toru Oniki is making the team's 3 substitution at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium with Joao Schmidt replacing Kyohei Noborizato.

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