Albirex Niigata's 11-match unbeaten run was brought to an end today as they lost 1-0 to Montedio Yamagata in the J.League.

Tomotaka Kitamura scored his second goal in as many games ten minutes before the break at ND Soft Stadium.

Hido Oshima almost grabbed an equaliser midway through the second half but his header rattled against the crossbar.

Montedio are 10th in the standings while Albirex are fifth.