Story byKashima players celebrate after winning the J-League (STR)AFPSat, December 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM UTC·1 min readKashima Antlers won a record-extending ninth Japanese title on Saturday's final day of the J. League season, holding their nerve to beat Yokohama F-Marinos 2-1. Watched by Brazilian legend and former player Zico, Antlers went into the game at their packed home stadium with a one-point lead over Kashiwa Reysol in the table. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA goal in either half from Brazilian striker Leo Ceara put Antlers in control but Yokohama struck in the first of five minutes of second-half injury time to set up a nail-biting finale, with Reysol winning their game 1-0. Antlers saw out the win to claim their first J. League title since 2016, in their first season under coach Toru Oniki."It became a difficult game at the end but the players have grown stronger over the course of the season," said Oniki, who joined Antlers after winning four league titles with Kawasaki Frontale."We wanted to build a big lead early in the season but it came down to fine margins today."AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAntlers were already the J.
