Late Anzai Goal Lifts FC Tōkyō Over Machida Zelvia in J1 League Upset
TOKYO (Interstat) — Substitute Soma Anzai scored in the 87th minute to deliver FC Tōkyō a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia in the J1 League on Sunday at Japan National Stadium. The visiting side secured the win against the odds after Machida Zelvia was heavily favored to win. Hiroyuki Mae provided the assist on the late winner for FC Tōkyō. Mae and Takahiro Ko both received yellow cards in the physical match. The result gives FC Tōkyō a winning start to their league campaign, while Machida Zelvia remains winless.