Kashiwa Reysol claim maiden J-League title

Kashiwa, promoted to the top flight at the start of the season, beat Urawa Reds 3-1 in front of 54,000 fans at Saitama Stadium on Saturday to pip defending champions Nagoya Grampus to the title by a point.

The victory, ensured by goals from Brazilian Jorge Wagner, Wataru Hashimoto and Akimi Barada, means they will join the likes of European champions Barcelona and South American champions Santos in the seven-team tournament that runs from December 8-18.

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