Nagoya Grampus

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds climbed to the top of the J.League with a 1-0 victory over Cerezo Osaka in the last round of fixtures before a two-month hiatus.

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

Kashima Antlers J.League leaders Kashima Antlers returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Saturday with a superb 3-1 win at Yokohama F. Marinos.

Yokohama F Marinos Urawa Reds moved into second place in the J.League on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Albirex Niigata on Saturday.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe will be out to take a grip of second spot in the J-League as Kashima Antlers visit Kashiwa Reysol.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka midfielder Takashi Usami has argued his team can catch J-League leaders Urawa Red Diamonds, despite losing on Wednesday.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will be looking to maintain their two-point advantage atop the J.League as they edge closer to the title.

Kashima Antlers The J.League title race will go to the final match with Yokohama F Marinos, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kashima Antlers all capable of winning.

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