Jubilo Iwata took all three points with a 3-1 win at Tochigi City FC, the match settled by a blistering start. Iago struck twice inside the opening five minutes, and João Victor added a third before half-time. Tochigi's reply came after the break but never looked like changing the result.
Iago opened the scoring after two minutes and doubled the lead three minutes later, leaving Tochigi chasing the game from the off. João Victor made it 0-3 in the 43rd minute to put Jubilo firmly in control. Ryo Okui pulled one back for Tochigi in the 57th minute, but that was as close as they got.
Iago's quick double was the decisive contribution, giving Jubilo a platform they never relinquished. Okui's goal and booking were the home side's main highlights, while Hayato Teruyama and Aidan Simmons were also booked for Tochigi. Jubilo's early burst made the points safe long before the final whistle.
