Football: Chiba secure 1st win of season following 17-year J1 absence

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 a…READ FULL ARTICLE