Kashiwa scores two points in a row in the second half, ending a frustrating turn of events in Endo - ACL soccer

In the first half, Kashiwa was unable to score a goal due to a series of disappointing moments. The frustrating development took a turn for the worse in the second half. Endo and Fujio hit the net in quick succession and snatched the three points at home.

The long-awaited goal came just after the start of the second half. Kubo dribbled on the right side and sent a cross, which was met by Endo who came up from the opposite side and was unmarked. ``I thought all I had to do was score.I wasn't in a hurry,'' Endo said. He used his left and right sides widely to score the first goal, and then continued to create highlights with his crosses.

After the third game, which drew against Ratchaburi, Coach Rodriguez reflected, ``We dominated most of the time. We came close to winning.'' There was a feeling that they could win if they could improve their preparation.

They demonstrated one of the best scoring abilities in J1 and won a comfortable victory against the Korean powerhouse. Endo said, ``I've gotten better at making a kill when I feel like I'm about to score a goal.'' It was a victory that seems to increase their momentum on the Asian stage as they rank among the top in Japan.