Kashiwa maintain J-League lead

Cristiano and Diego Oliveira scored as Kashiwa Reysol beat Consadole Sapporo 2-1 on Sunday to maintain its lead in the J-League standings.

Cristiano scored on a penalty in the 42nd minute to give Kashiwa the lead at halftime. Reis equalized midway through the second half before Oliveira sealed the victory with just three minutes left in regulation. —