Kenyan international Michael Olunga hit a brace as Kashiwa Reysol emerged victoriously with a 3-0 win against Tokyo Verdy on Saturday.
Olunga scored the first goal in the 32nd minute with an assist from Yusuke Segawa before getting the second goal in the 38th minute to give the hosts a healthy lead at the break.
Cristiano da Silva added the third for Kashiwa Reysol in the 80th minute as the club extended their points tally to 69 after 34 matches.
Olunga has been in fine form for his Japan's League Two side and has already scored 17 goals this season.