UTSUNOMIYA (Interstat) — Haruki Tsutsumi scored in the 65th minute and Tochigi SC beat Reilac Shiga 1-0 Tuesday at Tochigi Green Stadium. Kaito Abe assisted on the goal. Tsutsumi also received a yellow card in the 24th minute. Reilac Shiga’s Nabeta A. was booked in the 48th, Umiguchi G. in the 52nd and Kubo E. in the 58th. Reilac Shiga made five substitutions after halftime, while Tochigi SC made five changes. The goal came after a scoreless first half. Reilac Shiga pushed for a response but was held scoreless as Tochigi SC protected its narrow lead. Reilac Shiga could not find an equalizer in the closing stages. The home side finished with a clean sheet. Tochigi SC improved to 3-5-4 in this competition and 4-5-4 across all competitions. Reilac Shiga fell to 4-6-1 in this competition and 4-6-1 across all competitions. Tochigi SC next plays at Sagamihara. Reilac Shiga next hosts Zweigen.