Kyoto Sanga scored a 2-1 win over JEF United in the J-League on Sunday.
Brazilian striker Paulinho managed both goals for the home side opening up the scoring in the 22nd minute and following up eleven minutes later.
In the second half, JEF held their own and managed to get one back through Seiichiro Maki in the 65th minute.
The win puts Kyoto up to eighth on the table and are undefeated in their past three outings whilst JEF are labouring in 16th.