On June 6, 2026, Vissel Kobe won a fierce battle against Kashima Antlers in the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial League playoff final and was crowned the champion of the special tournament. Kobe, who dominated the first game 5-0, faced a fierce counterattack from Kashima in the second game, but managed to escape with a total of 5-2. Their strength in competitive situations shined through with Shuichi Gonda’s big save and Yuya Osako’s spectacular performance. There was a flurry of praise and excitement on social media, making these two matches truly memorable. Furthermore, with this victory, Kobe also earned the right to participate in the ACLE main tournament. They are further strengthening their presence as a new powerhouse in Japanese soccer. #Vissel Kobe #Kashima Antlers #J League #Soccer #ACLE #Yuya Osako #Shuichi Gonda #Japanese soccer #championship #soccer highlights
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