Nagoya Grampus

Josh Kennedy A host of players returning from injury and inexperienced youngsters were named in Australia's preliminary squad for the AFC Asian Cup.

Urawa Reds Sagan Tosu and Kawasaki Frontale closed the gap on J-League leaders Urawa Reds, as Tokushima Vortis added some cheer to a dismal season.

Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale closed the gap on second-placed Sagan Tosu in the J-League with a hard-fought 1-0 away win on Wednesday.

Ventforet Kofu Ventforet Kofu will attempt to make a swift escape from the relegation zone when they welcome Cerezo Osaka in the J-League on Wednesday.

Omiya Ardija Sanfrecce Hiroshima surrendered a three-goal lead as they slumped to a 3-3 draw at J-League strugglers Omiya Ardija on Saturday.

Sagan Tosu Urawa Reds and Sagan Tosu will resume their battle for top spot in the J-League when they return to action on Saturday.

Shimizu S-Pulse ​Katsumi Oenoki will hope to begin his Shimizu S-Pulse reign with victory over Tokyo on Saturday.

Sagan Tosu Sagan Tosu climbed to the summit of the J-League with a 1-0 win over Nagoya Grampus after previous leaders Urawa Reds were held.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds were unable to put pressure on J-League leaders Sagan Tosu as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Kashiwa Reysol Kashiwa Reysol will hope to cap a memorable week when they take on Yokohama F Marinos in the J-League on Saturday.