Gamba capitulated big time to a team that is struggling beside them near the bottom. Both teams have finally seen a mini-revival after dire starts to the season, but it was the home team that continued that revival with an easy win against the team from Osaka. Goals from Endo (just before half time with a super left-foot blast from 18 yards out), Koroki, Osako (making the most of a deflection, and a terrible miss from Gamba keeper Fujigaya) and Motoyama saw Kashima boost their goal difference and their confidence, while Gamba returned home deflated. Perhaps they should be signing up out-of-work coach Akira Nishino, before Vissel Kobe do!!