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May 31, 2026
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Kashima suffer 5-0 playoff defeat to Vissel Kobe in J1 League championship first leg
- Kashima Antlers suffered a 5-0 defeat to Vissel Kobe in the J1 League playoff final first leg, with Yuya Osako scoring a hat-trick.
- The Eastern Conference champions conceded five goals in a single match after allowing only 11 goals across their previous 18 games.
- The result puts Kashima in a difficult position ahead of the second leg playoff match.
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Nice defeats Saint Etienne to preserve Ligue 1 top-flight status
- Nice secured their place in Ligue 1 for next season by defeating Saint Etienne in the relegation play-offs.
- After a scoreless first leg, Nice dominated the second leg with a 4-1 home victory, led by an Elye Wahi brace.
- This crucial victory saves Nice from relegation after a difficult season where they finished sixteenth in the table.