Consadole Sapporo midfielder Yoshiaki Komai (L) reacts after opponents Tokushima Vortis concede an own goal in a J-League first-division match at Atsubetsu Stadium in Sapporo on July 4, 2021. (Kyodo)

       TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A late own goal delivered Consadole Sapporo a 1-0 win over Tokushima Vortis on Sunday in the J-League top flight.

       With the hosts counterattacking down the left, an attempt by Tokushima defender Takeru Kishimoto to clear a cross intended for Sapporo midfielder Yoshiaki Komai rebounded into the net off Shota Fukuoka in the 88th minute at Sapporo's Atsubetsu Stadium.

       Despite an even share of possession, the visitors created few chances on the way to their third straight league loss.

       Mihailo Petrovic's Consadole side, meanwhile, bounced back from an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Kashima Antlers to claim victory in their last home game before J1 action begins slowing down for the Tokyo Olympics.

       "We knew it would be a tough match, but playing at home in Sapporo, we really wanted to win. Things didn't always go smoothly on the pitch, but the players ran hard and created chances," Petrovic said.

       Sapporo midfielder Ryota Aoki ensured his side went into the break on level terms after clearing a shot from Ken Iwao off the goal line late in the first half.

       Keeper Naoto Kamifukumoto prevented Tokushima from going behind in the 71st minute when he stopped a low, long-range shot from Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa.

       Elsewhere, Teruki Hara scored the only goal as Shimizu S-Pulse beat Oita Trinita 1-0 at home.

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