SAITAMA -- The unbeaten Urawa Reds maintained the lead in the J. League Division One second stage after holding off Nagoya Grampus Eight 2-1 in extra time thanks to Brazilian striker Emerson's winning goal.
Edmundo of Tokyo Verdy 1969 grabs Sanfrecce Hiroshima forward Tatsuhiko Kubo as they battle for the ball in Hiroshima during Saturday's game, which ended in a 0-0 tie.
The Reds, stretching their unbeaten run to nine games, improved their points to 21 for a four-point lead over second-place Tokyo Verdy 1969.