Korean Lee shines for Osaka in J-League

South Korean striker Lee Keun-Ho scored twice to lead Gamba Osaka to a 4-1 win over Kashima Antlers on Wednesday, closing the the gap to the J-League leaders to four points. Lee picked up a rebound to put his side 2-1 up in the 80th minute before new Brazilian forward Rafinha scored his first goal in Japan three minutes later. Earlier, a Kashima mistake allowed midfielder Kim Seung-Yong to pick up possession and cross for Takuya Takei to open the scoring in the seventh minute. Chikashi Masuda levelled for Kashima on 19 minutes, hitting home a rebound after goalkeeper Yosuke Fujigaya saved a header. After retaking the lead, Rafinha added a goal in the 83rd minute and Lee completed the scoring in the 88th minute. Yokohama Marinos and Kashiwa Reysol head the table with 37 points, followed by defending champions Nagoya Grampus and Gamba Osaka on 33. Wednesday's game was delayed by the two teams' participation in the AFC Champions League in May.