TOKYO - Substitute Aleksandar Cavric scored twice in injury time to secure defending champions Kashima Antlers a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Yokohama F Marinos as the new J.League first-division season opened Friday at MUFG Stadium.

The 32-year-old forward struck the winner in the 12th minute of stoppage time, three minutes after equalizing from the penalty spot in front of 63,960 at the Tokyo Olympic venue.

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