TOKYO - JEF United Chiba secured their first win of the season on Sunday, beating Gamba Osaka 2-0, following their return to the J.League top tier after a 17-year absence.
Ken Yamura opened the scoring in the first minute at Fukuda Denshi Arena, meeting defender Rikuto Ishio's cross from the right.
Midfielder Takumi Tsukui doubled the lead in the 52nd minute with a right-footed shot from inside the box.
Chiba, one of the original 10 clubs in the J.League's inaugural season, had languished in the second division since 2010, before sealing promotion last year.
Machida Zelvia defeated Nagoya Grampus 3-1 away to remain top of the J1 standings with 16 points.
Vissel Kobe moved up to second place, three points behind Machida, after a 3-1 home win over V-Varen Nagasaki.
Kota Kawano scored a hat-trick as Fagiano Okayama earned a 3-2 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
