Kawasaki Frontale came from behind to secure a 2-1 away victory against Shonan Bellmare in the Japanese J1 League on September 23, 2025. The win at the Shonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka keeps Frontale in the hunt for Asian qualification spots in a tightly contested league season. Shonan Bellmare took a surprise lead early in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive mistake to fire home. Kawasaki Frontale grew into the game and equalized just before halftime through a precise finish from their Brazilian playmaker. The second half was controlled by the visitors, who found the winner with a powerful strike from the edge of the area with about twenty minutes remaining. Shonan Bellmare pushed for an equalizer but could not break down a disciplined Frontale defense, leaving them empty-handed in their battle against relegation.