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Hong Kong: After scoring in the Japanese Super Cup triumph over Ventforet Kofu in the season opener in Japan, Yokohama F. Marinos duo Takuma Nishimura and Elber were on target again on Friday as the defending champions edged Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 to begin their J1 League campaign in style.

Leaders Kitchee SC made it nine wins in a row in the Hong Kong Premier League with a 2-1 victory over BC Rangers which also enabled them to maintain their three-point advantage at the summit, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from East Asia.

Japan: Statement victory for Marinos against Frontale

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川崎フロンターレ 1-2 横浜F・マリノス #fmarinos｜#Jリーグ｜@Cisco_Japan pic.twitter.com/A2hvlpHop0
— 横浜F･マリノス【公式】 (@prompt_fmarinos) February 17, 2023

Yokohama F. Marinos began their title defence in Japan with a 2-1 win over last season’s runners-up Kawasaki Frontale in a heavyweight clash that opened the new J1 League season on Friday. Takuma Nishimura capitalised on a mistake from goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong to give Marinos the lead within four minutes. .....

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