Kenya international Michael Olunga was on target as Kashiwa Reysol defeated Kashima Antlers 4-1 on Wednesday.
Leo Silva opened the scoring for the hosts after just 26 minutes; an own goal which was deserved owing to the way the opponents had played in the early exchanges.
However, the lead lasted until the 56th minute courtesyof an own goal scored by Kim Seung-Gyu.
The Harambee Stars forward scored in the 75th minute to give Kashiwa Reysol a deserved lead and his 25th of the season. It was his second goal in as many top tier matches.
Ataru Esaka picked out the unmarked Da Silva with seven minutes to go and the Brazilian did not waste the chance.
Kawasaki Frontale have already been crowned champions of the J1 League with four matches to go. They are on 75 points, 17 more than second placed Gamba Osaka who have 16 points less.
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