J1 League · Matchday 3: Kashima beat Avispa Fukuoka 3-2. The match was played on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Mercari Stadium (Kashima); refereed by Hayato Shimizu, Japan.
T. Nara 31' (OG) (Kashima) · S. Morooka 43' (Avispa Fukuoka) · Leo Ceara 60' (Kashima) · A. Cavric 64' (Kashima) · Leo Ceara 76' (OG) (Avispa Fukuoka)
After a 1-1 first half, the game finished 3-2.
Kashima held 56% of possession against 44%, attempting 11 shots to Avispa Fukuoka's 20.
Shots on target read 4-7 and corners 2-8.
Substitutes: T. Yamada, K. Tsukui, R. Koike, Kim Tae-Hyeon, K. Misao, H. Hayashu, A. Cavric, H. Tokuda, Elber
Coach: Toru Oniki
Substitutes: K. Fujita, M. Tashiro, D. Fukazawa, Y. Maejima, K. Shiihashi, S. Nago, S. Takemoto, S. Usui, S. Sato
Coach: Shinya Tsukahara
Aleksandar Čavrić (Kashima) — named player of the match with a 7.7 rating.