Print Print edition: 2017-12-03

Kawasaki win J-League title as Kashima falter

Published December 3, 2017 Updated December 3, 2017 12:00am

Kawasaki Frontale claimed their first J-League title from under the noses of reigning champions Kashima Antlers in a dramatic final day of the 2017 season on Saturday. Antlers' 0-0 draw with long-time rivals Jubilo Iwata handed the championship to Frontale, whose 5-0 win over Omiya Ardija ensured Toru Oniki's team finished ahead of Kashima on goal difference in the final standings. The title win is Kawasaki's first after a trio of second-place finishes in 2006, 2008 and 2009.