Sanfrecce Hiroshima

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.

Dan Petrescu's new-look Jiangsu Suning were held to a 1-1 draw by Binh Duong in their AFC Champions League group-stage opener.

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.

Lucas Alario River Plate reached the final of the Club World Cup after Lucas Alario earned them a 1-0 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

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.

Marcelo Barovero Marcelo Barovero believes River Plate's triumph on Japanese soil earlier this year will aid them against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.