Setanta confirms J.League schedule for March

Setanta Sports Australia has today confirmed their J.League schedule for the first three rounds. And the news is good for followers of the Japanese game.

The opening weekend will see defending champions Nagoya Grampus take on Yokohama F.Marinos (5 March). F.Marinos come into the season with pressure aplenty on their shoulders after Manager Kazushi Kimura declared that nothing less than the title will be acceptable.

In Round 2 Setanta will screen the grudge match between fierce rivals Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka (12 March) from Saitama Stadium. Matches between these two sides are always fiercely contested and you can guarantee that Saitama will be packed to capacity with an amazing atmosphere being provided by the largest supporter base in Japan.

Finally, in Round 3 the clash between Jubilo Iwata and Yokohama F.Marinos will be screened.

Together with this, Setanta will continue to show the J.League Highlights Show every Thursday evening.

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