JEF United Ichihara Chiba secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Kashiwa Reysol in the Japanese J1 League on March 7, 2026. This derby clash, kicking off at 12:00, provided an early upset as JEF United claimed all three points against their more fancied rivals. The home side started brightly and took the lead in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error from Reysol. Kashiwa responded after the break, scoring an equalizer to set up a tense finale. However, JEF United found a winner in the latter stages, sending their home supporters into raptures. The match was a physical affair with several key tackles and a pivotal moment where a potential penalty appeal for Reysol was waved away by the referee. This result provided a crucial boost for JEF United's league position early in the season, while leaving Kashiwa Reysol to ponder a disappointing start to their campaign.