Semifinal roundup: Adelaide wins first leg, Urawa, Gamba draw 1-1 Oct 8, 2008
The winner will face the other semifinal winners - Japan's Gamba Osaka or Urawa - in the two-leg final in November ... URAWA, GAMBA DRAW 1-1 IN FIRST SEMIFINAL ... OSAKA, Japan (AP) - Yasuhito Endo scored a late equalizer Wednesday to help Gamba Osaka salvage a 1-1 draw against the Urawa Reds in the first leg of the Asian Champions League semifinals. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Champions Urawa Reds set up all-Japanese semis with Gamba Sep 25, 2008
SAITAMA: Defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Al Qadsia of Kuwait 2-0 yesterday to set up a semi-final encounter against fellow J-League side Gamba Osaka ... We got off to a good start and kept our own rhythm, said Urawas German coach Gert Engels ... Urawa and Osaka will play the semi-final games on Oct 8 and 22. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Soccer Shorts Sep 22, 2008
In June, the league fined Asian champions Urawa Reds D20 million (US$186,250) for failing to prevent a brawl involving thousands of rival fans. Japan has no tradition of sports hooliganism. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bleiberg says Australia must increase imports to help fight offJapanese poachers Sep 5, 2008
Australia, with similar time zones, is a key television market for the J-League, and already Japan's biggest club, Urawa Red Diamonds, is focusing on finding an Australian player for 2009. Urawa Reds adviser Ian Scott, a former player agent in Australia, said: "For the Aussie boys, it's going to open up a lot of opportunity. There's a general respect for them here. As far as the Japanese clubs are concerned, they're going to be right at the top of the shopping list this is going to be a big... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Japanese clubs set to lure Aussie talent Aug 29, 2008
Fringe Socceroos defender Eddie Bosnar (JEF United Chiba) is the only Australian presently playing in the J-League, but former Socceroos Ned Zelic (Urawa Red Diamonds), Matthew Bingley (Vissel Kobe), Graham Arnold and Aurelio Vidmar (both Sanfrecce Hiroshima) all had stints in the J-League, while Sydney FC teammates Steve Corica and Tony Popovic (Sanfrecce Hiroshima) and Perth Glory defender Hayden Foxe (Sanfrecce Hiroshima) also played in Japan's top division. Australian-born player agent Ian... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
J-League to create places for Asian players Aug 28, 2008
Inukai, former president of Urawa Red Diamonds, the Asian club champions, has also pushed for the league to hold its season from the autumn through spring starting in 2010 to coincide with the European football season. Currently J-League games take place from March through December, a schedule supported by clubs in cities with heavy snow. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Podolski leads Bayern against Japan's Reds Jul 31, 2008
Lukas Podolski scored a hat trick Thursday as Bayern Munich defeated Japan's Urawa Reds 4-2 in a friendly ... Urawa is coached by German Gert Engels and currently sits second in the J-League. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Tanaka hat trick leads Urawa in J-League football Jul 17, 2008
Marcus Tulio Tanaka scored a hat trick Thursday to give the Urawa Reds to a 3-2 win over Tokyo Verdy and top spot in the J-League standings. Tanaka scored the game-winning goal with a header in the 58th minute as Urawa moved into first place in the league standings with 31 points, one point ahead of defending champion Kashima Antlers. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
JFA chief blasts soft Japanese players Jul 14, 2008
I want the players to go into games not worrying about anything, said Inukai, former chairman of Japans best-supported club Urawa Reds. In Germany players are in the TV studio at 10am the morning after analysing the game on a screen with fans who are also in the studio, explaining things, answering questions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kashima are the third side in Asian Champs League q-finals May 23, 2008
With Gamba Osaka safely through and the Urawa Reds qualifying automatically as defending champions, Japan is the country to beat. On target: Kashima Antlers Shinzo Korogi scoring a goal past Nam Dinh goalie Tran Thanh Trung during the match on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kashima reach quarterfinals as Beijing crashes out May 22, 2008
Kashima joins fellow J-League clubs Gamba Osaka and defending champion Urawa Red Diamonds in the last eight, with Uzbekistan's Kuruvchi and Iran's Saipa also having already booked their quarterfinal berths. The winners of west Asian groups C and E were to be decided later Wednesday, with only group winners advancing. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Earthquake halts Asian Champions League play May 20, 2008
Only the group winners progress to the quarterfinals, where they will be joined by defending champion Urawa Reds of Japan. The four confirmed teams are Uzbekistan's Kuruvchi, Saipa of Iran, Kuwait's Al Qadsia and Gamba Osaka of Japan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Quarter finals beckon in ACL May 7, 2008
Only the winners of the seven groups progress to the final eight, where they will be joined by defending champions Urawa Reds of Japan. Osaka, which has won just one of its last five league games in Japan, enjoys a five point advantage in Group G and even a draw at the Thai home of Chonburi FC will send the Kansai team into the knockout stage for the first time. (Aljazeera.Net)
Big teams face elimination as competition reaches halfway mark Apr 8, 2008
The margin for error is tight as only the winners of the seven groups progress to the quarterfinals, where they will be joined by defending champions Urawa Reds of Japan. Chunnam, bottom of its domestic K-League, is in last place in Group G and host surprise leader Chonburi of Thailand. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Australian teams have chance to control their group Mar 19, 2008
Only the winners of the seven groups progress to the quarterfinals, where they will be joined by title holders Urawa Reds of Japan. "Australian football is gradually improving," United coach Aurelio Vidmar said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Stojkovic enjoys first win as coach in J-League Mar 16, 2008
TOKYO: Nagoya Grampus pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory over Asian club champions Urawa Red Diamonds in the J-League yesterday to give their new Serbian coach Dragan Stojkovic his first win ... Especially against Urawa, who is one of the strongest teams in Japan and also in Asia, said Stojkovic ... We were able to play better in the second half and we hit several shots on goal, said Urawas German coach Holger Osieck. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Soccer | Asian Champions League: South Korean teams meet Australians as the League opens sixth year Mar 15, 2008
Only the winners of each group progress to September's quarterfinals, where they will be joined by defending champion Urawa Reds of Japan. With a guaranteed berth in the final eight, Urawa is a strong favorite to lift the crown again, but there will be a strong challenge from other Japanese clubs ... The Kashima Antlers pipped Urawa to the domestic title last December and the five-time Japanese champions started the new J-League season last week with a 4-0 victory over Consadole Sapporo. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Winning start for Kashima Antlers Mar 9, 2008
TOKYO: Double domestic titleholders Kashima Antlers got off to a flying start to the J-League season yesterday with a 4-0 win at home while rivals and Asian number one Urawa Reds crashed out 1-0 on the road ... The three giants are also involved in the AFC Champions League this year, with Urawa as defending champions, adding to their intense match schedule ... Kashima, who deprived Urawa of both the J-League and Emperor s Cup honours last season, could not score against promoted Consadole... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Japan depleted ahead of volatile clash with China Feb 20, 2008
Coach Takeshi Okada is also without former Frankfurt striker Yasuhiro Takahara who chose to focus on pre-season training at his new J-League club, Asian champions Urawa Reds. Two other strikers in his East Asian squad Seiichi Maki and Yoshiito Okubo have already dropped out citing injuries. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Japan in a quandary Feb 11, 2008
World Cup striker Naohiro Takahara was also omitted after calls from Urawa Reds coach Holger Osieck not to take the club's new signing ... Midfielders: Hideo Hashimoto (Gamba Osaka), Yasuhito Endo (Gamba Osaka), Naotake Hanyu (FC Tokyo), Yasuyuki Konno (FC Tokyo), Kengo Nakamura (Kawasaki), Satoru Yamagishi (Kawasaki), Keita Suzuki (Urawa), Koji Yamase (Yokohama F-Marinos), Michihiro Yasuda (Gamba Osaka). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Japan lacked coordination against Thailand despite win, says coach Feb 9, 2008
Okada's squad has featured Naohiro Takahara, who has just moved to Urawa Reds from Eintracht Frankfurt, as a key man upfront. But Takahara, who scored a tournament-leading four goals in the Asian Cup last July, has yet to ruffle the net for Japan. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Maki to miss Japan qualifier Feb 2, 2008
Japan s 25-man squad will be spearheaded by former Eintracht Frankfurt striker Naohiro Takahara, who has left Germany for Asian club champions the Urawa Reds. Takahara, who missed the 2002 World Cup due to a pulmonary embolism, became the best Japanese scorer in Europe in 2006-7 with 11 goals in 30 games, and has scored 23 goals in 55 games for Japan. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Japan launch qualifying campaign Jan 26, 2008
Japan's 25-man squad will be spearheaded by former Eintracht Frankfurt striker Naohiro Takahara, who has just left Germany for Asian club champions Urawa Reds. "We have three games and so I chose players I'll need for all three of them. We can have only 18 against Thailand, so I thought it's better to have players who can play several positions," Okada said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Takahara to lead Japan in friendlies Jan 23, 2008
Takahara, who joined Asian club champions Urawa Red Diamonds for the upcoming season, became the best Japanese scorer in Europe in 2006-7 with 11 goals in 30 games. But his Bundesliga opportunities this season were limited to eight games and one goal while he was hampered by knee problems. (News on Japan, Japan)
Takahara leaves Frankfurt, returns to Japan Jan 8, 2008
SI.com - Japan's Urawa Reds acquire Eintracht Frankfurt striker Takahara ... Japan's Urawa Reds acquire Eintracht Frankfurt striker Takahara ... SAITAMA, Japan (AP) -Japan striker Naohiro Takahara is to join J-League club Urawa Reds after severing ties with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* J-League champs win Emperor's Cup Jan 2, 2008
Kashima won their fifth J-League championship in dramatic circumstances last month, snatching the title from Urawa Reds on the final day of the season after erasing a 10-point deficit. Uchida's goal gave Kashima their first Emperor's Cup title since 2000, when they became the first team to win the J-League, Emperor's Cup and J-League Cup treble. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
New champions Kashima inch closer to a Japanese football double Dec 30, 2007
Kashima snatched the J-League title from last years double champions Urawa Reds by two points on the final day of the J-League season on December 1. A weary Urawa could not keep up the momentum after lifting their first AFC Champions League trophy on Nov 14 by beating Irans Sepahan 3-1 on aggregate ... Urawa gave up their bid for a record third-straight Emperors Cup two weeks later, surprisingly losing 2-0 to second division Ehime FC in the fourth round of the tournament. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Osim to start rehabilitation Dec 27, 2007
Thank you: Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (right) poses with Keita Suzuki, captain of Asian Football Confederation champions Urawa Reds, as he receives the team's jersey at his office in Tokyo yesterday. The team received this year's Prime Minister's award for professional athletes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tough draws for Australian teams in AFC Champions League Dec 18, 2007
The top team from each of seven groups qualify for the quarter-finals alongside reigning champions Urawa Reds of Japan. The group matches begin on March 12. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Victory, Adelaide to do it tough in Asia Dec 17, 2007
The winner of each of the seven groups will progress to the quarter-final stage, along with the current champions, Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan ... Adelaide, who are competing in their second ACL, appear to have fared the best of the two A-League teams in the draw, although both will likely be relieved to have missed being grouped with Japanese champions Kashima Antlers, who pipped Urawa for the league title on the final day of the season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kaka leads AC Milan to Club World Cup victory Dec 17, 2007
Earlier, the Urawa Reds of Japan defeated Etoile Sportive du Sahel of Tunisia 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to claim third place. Striker Washington Stecanelo Cerqueira, playing his last game for the Reds before returning home to Brazil, scored two goals in regular play and another in the penalty shootout that followed to give the Asian champions the bronze medal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Urawa Reds take third place after penalty-shootout Dec 17, 2007
Urawa Reds take third place after penalty-shootout ... Japan's Urawa Reds defeated Tunisia's Etoile Sportive du Sahel on penalties yesterday to claim third place at the FIFA Club World Cup ... Saif Ghezel and Bassem Ben Nasr were also successful but when Ryota Suzuki saved Mejdi Traoui's effort Urawa had the victory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Milan are simply the best Dec 17, 2007
Earlier, Japan s Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Etoile Sahel of Tunisia 4-2 on penalties to take third place. Urawa goalkeeper Ryota Tsuzuki was the hero, stopping the opposition s first and fourth spot kicks, after the game had finished 2-2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Soccer | FIFA Club World Cup: AC Milan defeats Boca Juniors 4-2 Dec 17, 2007
Earlier, the Urawa Reds of Japan defeated Etoile Sportive du Sahel of Tunisia on penalties to claim third place ... Saif Ghezel and Bassem Ben Nasr were also successful from the penalty mark, but when Ryota Suzuki saved Mejdi Traoui's penalty shot with his legs, Urawa had the victory ... Urawa coach Holger Osieck had high praise for Washington. (International Herald Tribune)
Asian Champions League offers tough groups after 2008 draw Dec 17, 2007
The winner of each of the seven groups will advance to the quarterfinals, along with the current champions, Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan. The 2008 edition of Asia's premier club competition begins March 12 and the group stage concludes on May 21. (International Herald Tribune)
Contrasting fortunes for Reds, Victory Dec 17, 2007
The winner of each of the seven groups will progress to the quarter-finals stage along with the current champions, Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan ... AFC Champions League 2007 Champions Urawa Reds (Japan). (sportal.com.au)
AC Milan wins Club World Cup Dec 17, 2007
Earlier, Japan's Urawa Reds defeated Tunisia's Etoile Sahel on penalties to claim third place after the game finished 2-2 in regulation. (Source: Shanghai Daily/ Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
* Ancelotti expects to see a bruising Cup final Dec 16, 2007
Ancelotti said that Brazilian playmaker Kaka, who set up the winning goal for Clarence Seedorf in Milan's 1-0 win over Japan's Urawa Reds in the semi-final on Thursday, will lead the offense again ... Milan, who have won the Champions League and Super Cup this year, arrived here unusually early this time despite a tight schedule at home -- a full week before their first match against Urawa. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Confident AC Milan pledge to restore Europes dignity Dec 16, 2007
We've had enough time to prepare, said Ancelotti, whose side beat Japan's Urawa Reds 1-0 in the semi-finals. We've also overcome the jet-lag. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Milan to meet Boca in Club World Cup final Dec 14, 2007
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) -- Clarence Seedorf scored Thursday to give AC Milan a 1-0 win over the Urawa Reds and set up a Club World Cup final against Boca Juniors ... Milan outclassed Urawa in the first half with some exquisite one-touch passing in front of more than 67,000 at Yokohama International Stadium, the venue for the 2002 World Cup final ... Andrea Pirlo's early free kick was tipped over by Urawa goalkeeper Ryota Tsuzuki, and Massimo Ambrosini headed just over on the resulting corner. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
AC Milan makes Club World Cup final Dec 14, 2007
AC Milan's Kaka (C) breaks through during the semifinal against Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds at the FIFA Club World Cup 2007 in the International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan, December 13, 2007 ... TOKYO, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan of Italy defeated Urawa Reds of Japan 1-0 to make the final of the Club World Cup in Yokohama, Japan on Thursday ... "We know Boca will be a different class from Urawa and we will need to play even better but we came to Japan with one aim -- to take the trophy... (Xinhuanet, China)
Cardozo puts Boca in the final Dec 13, 2007
European champions AC Milan will face Japan s Urawa Reds in the other semi-final today in Yokohama. Boca were reduced to 10 men in the second half when Fabian Vargas was sent off in the 65th minute after a second yellow card for a high tackle and will miss the final. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Milan wary of Red Devils Dec 13, 2007
YOKOHAMA: AC Milan have pinpointed Urawa Reds Brazilian connection as the key threat when the European champions line-up against Asia s top team in the Club World Cup semi-finals here today. Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti named Brazilian striker Washington, Brazilian-born centreback Marcus Tulio Tanaka and Japanese forward Yuichiro Nagai as the dangermen in Urawa s arsenal ... We do not need to be worried about Urawa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tension building for Milan before Japan job Dec 12, 2007
The European champions take on Japan's Urawa Reds in their semi-final tomorrow with Brazilian Ronaldo still injured and increasingly isolated from the squad ... An expected win over Asian champions Urawa will set up a likely final against South American Libertadores Cup holders Boca Juniors in Yokohama on Dec 16. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
AC Milan coach motivated by Mourinho rumors Dec 12, 2007
Milan plays Japan's Urawa Reds in the semifinals of FIFA's Club World Cup at Yokohama on Thursday. The tournament features the club champions of FIFA's continental club competitions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Urawa Reds roll into semifinals Dec 11, 2007
SI.com - Soccer - Japan's Urawa advances to semifinals at Club World Cup - Monday December 10, 2007 10:16AM ... Urawa advances to CWC semifinals ... TOYOTA, Japan (AP) -- Washington scored early in the second half Monday to help lead Japan's Urawa Reds over Iranian side Sepahan 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Narry hands Etoile semis date with Boca Dec 10, 2007
European champions AC Milan play either Japan s Urawa Reds or Iranian side Sepahan in the second semi-final on Thursday. Sepahan are aiming to avenge their defeat by Urawa in last month s Asian Champions League final when the two teams meet in Toyota today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pachuca eliminated from CWC Dec 10, 2007
Italy's AC Milan faces the winner of Monday's match between Urawa Reds of Japan and Iran's Sepahan in the other semifinal at Yokohama on Thursday. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Soccer | FIFA Club World Cup: Tunisia's Etoile advances to semifinals if the FIFA Club World Cup Dec 10, 2007
Italian giant AC Milan faces the winner of Monday's match between Urawa Reds of Japan and Iran's Sepahan in the other semifinal at Yokohama on Thursday. Sepahan beat Oceania champion Waitakere United of New Zealand 3-1 on Friday in the opening game. (International Herald Tribune)
* Sepahan progress in Club World Cup Dec 8, 2007
Italian giants AC Milan, South American champions Boca Juniors of Argentina, African champions Etoile Sahel of Tunisia, CONCACAF champions CF Pachuca of Mexico and Asian winners Urawa Reds are the other clubs participating ... Yesterday's result means Sepahan advance to the Monday's quarter-finals to take on Japan's Urawa Reds in a rematch of the final of the AFC Champions League last month, which Urawa won 3-1 on aggregate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* AC Milan look to level Argentines at Club World Cup Dec 7, 2007
On Milan's side of the tournament, the winners of the Sepahan-Waitakere play-off will face Asian champions Urawa Reds of Japan in the quarter-finals. Sepahan, the AFC Champions League runners-up, are taking the berth reserved for the hosts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
New Zealanders have Georgia on their minds in Japan Dec 7, 2007
Victory today would give them a chance to avenge their 3-1 aggregate defeat by Japan s Urawa Reds in the Asian Champions League final last month ... It is true we would love to play Urawa again, Sepahan s Croatian coach Luka Bonacic said ... Everyone talks about Urawa but we have to play Waitakere first and respect them. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
AC Milan see Club World Cup as season's goal Dec 7, 2007
Japan's Urawa Reds will face on Monday the winners of the Sepahan-Waitakere play-off on Milan's side of the tournament ... He noted that Urawa Reds, who won their first AFC Champions League title this year but lost their J-League crown, had a fine coach in German Holger Osieck and a dangerous Brazilian defender in Marcus Tulio Tanaka. (Yahoo! Asia News)
AC Milan bid to end Europes unhappy run at Club World Cup Dec 6, 2007
New Zealand s Waitakere United face Iran s Sepahan in tomorrow s opening game under a new seven-team format, the winners to play Japan s Urawa Reds in the quarter-finals. Urawa beat Sepahan in last month s Asian Champions League final and a rematch with a crack at Milan the prize could provide an explosive subplot ... There are plenty of rabbits in the forest, Sepahan coach Luka Bonacic in a cryptic warning to Urawa not under-estimate his players. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
FIFA Club World Cup Dec 6, 2007
Sepahan-Waitakere United winner vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), 5:30 a.m. ... Sepahan-Waitakere United_Urawa Red Diamonds winner vs. AC Milan (Italy), 5:30 a.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
Kashima snatch J-League crown Dec 2, 2007
YOKOHAMA: Urawa Reds surrendered their Japanese title to Kashima Antlers after slumping to a 1-0 defeat at relegated Yokohama FC yesterday. Kashima took full advantage, beating Shimizu S-Pulse 3-0 at home for their ninth successive win to snatch the J-League title from under Urawa s noses on the final day of the season ... Having started the day a point behind Urawa, it was Kashima s fifth championship after lifting the trophy in 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2001. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Live Coverage of FIFA Club World Cup 2007 Presented by Toyota Begins December 7 on Fox Soccer Channel Nov 30, 2007
This years participants are: UEFA Champions League winner Inter Milan (Italy), CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champion Boca Juniors (Argentina), CONCACAF Champions Cup winner Pachuca (Mexico), CAF Champions League titlist toile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia), OFC Champions League winner Waitakere United (New Zealand), AFC Champions League titlist and tournament host Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) as well as AFC runner-up Sepahan (Iran) ... Playoff Winner vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Al-Qahtani wins Asian Player of Year award Nov 29, 2007
" Asian Champions League winner Urawa Reds of Japan was voted the region's top club of the year and Iraq won the team of the year award. Iraq has not played a game on home soil in at least four years and has a team of players scattered throughout the Middle East, yet qualified for the semifinals at the Athens 2004 Olympics and made the Asian Games final before winning the Asian Cup. China was awarded the AFC Association of the Year award for successfully hosting the 2007 Women's World Cup which... (Xinhuanet, China)
Saudi captain Al Qahtani wins Asian player of the year award Nov 28, 2007
The Associated Press Published: November 28, 2007. Saudi Arabia captain Yasser Al Qahtani won the Asian Player of the Year award Wednesday and set his sights on a move to Europe. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Former Germany international Buchwald loses coaching job in Aachen Nov 26, 2007
As a coach, Buchwald won the league and domestic cup with the Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan last season. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Milan are all for Club World Cup Nov 25, 2007
Maldini said the middle of the season was a good time to go to Japan where they will not play their first match, a semi-final against Irans Sepahan, New Zealands Waitakere United or Japans Urawa Red Diamonds, until Dec 13. At a physical level I believe the squad arrives in Japan at the best moment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Japan to look for Osims successor Nov 25, 2007
Kawabuchi also denied the JFA were lining up Urawa Reds German coach Holger Osieck as Osims replacement. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* FIFA WORLD CUP 2010: Four of Asia's top five teams still searching for coaches to lead them to South Africa 2010 Nov 21, 2007
Japan's Nikkan Sports daily reported yesterday that Holger Osieck, the German coach of J-League champions Urawa Red Diamonds, was in line to take over, although the club denied this. Iran, meanwhile, appear ready to spend money to find the right man to whip their underachieving stars into shape following the sacking of Amir Ghalenoei in the aftermath of the Asian Cup. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
With a first Asian Champions League title, Urawa Reds will give home fans someone to cheer at next month's Club World Cup. Nov 16, 2007
we welcome Japan's Urawa Reds and Tunisia's toile du Sahel onto the Rankings as the ultimate champions of their centers of power ... Urawa Red Diamonds I'm actually pretty happy to be able to put the first-time Asian Champions League winners up here, because: a) it helps drive home what these Rankings are all about; and b) it gives us a chance to salute the J-League, which is improving by giant steps every year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Time to name and shame violent fans Nov 15, 2007
In this year's Asian club championship, thousands of Japanese fans came to Sydney to support the Urawa Red Diamonds from Tokyo. They put on a powerhouse display of support, without a hint of malice or taunting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
