Yokohama F. Marinos ended a frustrating run of four consecutive league draws by defeating Kawasaki Frontale 4-2 at Nissan Stadium, www2.targma.jp reported. The victory on the final match of an eight-game stretch that began on October 7 lifted the side amid an atmosphere filled with tricolor parasols in the stands.
Early Injury Disrupts Marinos Setup
The afternoon did not begin smoothly for the hosts. In the 8th minute, Jordi Croux sprinted down the flank and pulled up while clutching his left thigh, forcing an immediate substitution. The left-footed player had started three consecutive matches, scoring in the previous outing against Nagoya Grampus and handling set-piece duties.
Daiya Tono and Yuki Kondo Strike Early
Wearing the number 7 shirt, Daiya Tono changed the momentum. Reacting to a loose ball from a right-sided corner kick, Tono struck a right-footed shot that hit the left post and crossed the line. Tono stated that anticipating the rebound from the previous day’s training allowed him to hit a clean, low shot that opened the scoring. Minutes later, Yuki Kondo—who entered as an emergency substitute for the injured Croux—doubled the advantage in the 28th minute. Receiving a ball from Riku Yamane after a sustained buildup, Kondo drove a low, rolling shot past the goalkeeper. Kondo noted that seeing open space after stopping the ball prompted his decisive right-footed strike.
エリソン選手が、ジェフユナイテッド千葉に完全移籍することが決定しましたので、お知らせいたします。https://t.co/oSbclOYAgz加入して2年半、数々のゴールでチームに大きく貢献してくれました。アジアの舞台での活躍も印象に残っています。エリソン、本当にありがとう。【広報】 #frontale
Squad Standing and Recent Form
Kondo had spent three consecutive matches on the bench prior to the fixture, slipping down the positional hierarchy as teammates like Shin Mitsudera, Ryo Miyaichi, Jun Amano, Jordi Croux, Daiya Tono, and Sota Onaiwu found the back of the net. A positive turning point arrived earlier in the week during a Levain Cup fourth-round fixture against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, setting the stage for the four-goal display against Frontale.
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