Kawasaki Frontale took a major step towards the YBC Levain Cup final with a 3-1 first-leg victory over Kashiwa Reysol on October 8, 2025. Playing at home, Frontale established a strong advantage in this semi-final tie with a dynamic attacking display. They raced into a lead with early pressure and added a second before halftime to take control. Reysol managed to pull a goal back after the break to give themselves a lifeline, but Frontale restored their two-goal cushion late on to secure a valuable 3-1 lead heading into the second leg. The away goal conceded may be a slight concern, but Frontale will be confident of finishing the job. This result puts Kawasaki Frontale in the driver's seat for a place in the Levain Cup final, while Kashiwa Reysol faces a difficult task to overturn the deficit in the return match.