The Hiroshima giants are leading the way in Japan…

And reigning kings Kawasaki are breathing down their neck…

In Round 24 of the J-League.

Last week,

Defending champions Frontale prevailed 2-1 in a top-of-the-table clash with leaders Sanfrecce…

Second placed Tokyo suffered a 3-2 defeat to Consadole Sapporo…

And there were two nils wins respectively for both Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka.

Six points separated Sanfrecce and Frontale at the conclusion of round 23…

Tokyo held onto third spot, with Vissel edging Cerezo on goal difference.