Urawa Reds

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds opened up daylight at the top of the J-League by crushing Omiya Ardija 4-0 as the rest of the top four all dropped points.

Shinji Kagawa Mario Gotze returned to action for the first time since January as Borussia Dortmund defeated Urawa Reds in a five-goal thriller.

Urawa Reds are into the AFC Champions League last four after beating J-League rivals Kawasaki Frontale 5-4 on aggregate.

Kashima Antlers Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kashima Antlers collide on Saturday as J.League leaders Vissel Kobe face an in-form Diego Forlan with Cerezo Osaka.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima face a stern test against Sagan Tosu on Tuesday as they seek to get back on track in the J.League.

Cerezo Osaka Former Germany international Cacau could make his Cerezo Osaka debut away to Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Cerezo Osaka J-League leaders Urawa Reds and Kawasaki Frontale face differing challenges as a high-stakes Osaka derby unfolds this weekend.

Vegalta Sendai Sanfrecce Hiroshima moved three points clear at the top of the J-League thanks to a hat-trick from Naoki Ishihara against Omiya Ardija.

Yokohama F Marinos Sanfrecce Hiroshima regained top spot in the J.League after rivals Yokohama F. Marinos were beaten 2-1 by Kashima Antlers away from home.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds moved four points clear at the top of the J-League with a 4-1 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday.