This week’s JTET begins with a look at the West groups, as James Taylor recounts Shiga’s first J.League victory, elects a Most Bravo Player, and chooses games to watch (to 19:30). Part 2 is Jon Steele’s look at the East, particularly Fujieda’s win over Iwaki, Most Bravo Players, and games to look out for in matchday 5 (to end).

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