Dan Orlowitz guests for a full review of J1 Matchday 17.

Kashima threw a wrench in Cerezo Osaka's hopes of latching on to Kawasaki's coat tails on Saturday, and Frontale took full advantage at Urawa on Sunday, cruising past Reds to restore their eight point buffer. Part 1 also includes home wins for FC Tokyo and Nagoya (to 33:08).

Part 2 covers the other five games - including a blowout in the Battle of the Bottom - and the week ahead in the top flight.