SAITAMA -- Substitute forward Yuichiro Nagai struck the winning goal in the 113th minute, giving the Urawa Reds a 1-0 extra-time win over Vegalta Sendai on Sunday afternoon at Saitama Stadium 2002.
The Reds attacked hard and created plenty of chances, but they were unable to find the target, and found Vegalta 'keeper Kiyomitsu Kobari in inspired form.
But seven minutes into the second half of extra time, Emerson received a pass from young forward Tatsuya Tanaka and cut into the box on the left. With Nagai coming in to the near post, the 21-year-old Brazilian faked his marker before passing the ball to Nagai, who slotted home the winner from close range.