Up northeast before the international break, Vissel Kobe was favored by the unforeseen forces in a tightly contested bout. Yuya Osako scored twice in both halves to grant his team a comfortable 2-0 ...

Defending champions Vissel Kobe maintained their title pursuit Friday in the J-League top flight with a 2-1 Kansai derby victory over Cerezo Osaka. Matheus Thuler and Rikuto Hirose struck early for ...

Although teams from the East have dominated the tournament over a prolonged period -- claiming eight of nine crowns between ...

Hirose doubled the margin in the 11th minute from outside the area after Yuya Osako laid the ball into his path. Cerezo were more dangerous in the second half and roared back into the contest when ...

"We'll look to rack up more points and secure survival." In the day's only other game, former Japan forward Yuya Osako hit a brace as holders Vissel Kobe won 2-0 at Avispa Fukuoka to move up to 52 ...

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Their two overseas stars, Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto, are the soul of the team, and their past glory instilled fear in opponents. However, they seem to be facing new challenges in their careers.

Ozeki aspirant Onosato continued his impressive start to the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with an overwhelming victory against rank-and-file opponent Oho on Tuesday. The 24-year-old sekiwake, who can ...