SAITAMA -- Urawa Reds missed out on the chance to move three points clear at the top of the table on Sunday after a 0-0 draw against Nagoya Grampus Eight at Saitama Stadium.
Urawa Defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) battles Nagoya Grampus Eight goalkeeper
Eiji Kawashima for the ball during their scoreless draw at Saitama Stadium.
The Reds went close a number of times, but Nagoya's ultra-negative tactics made it difficult for them, and Keisuke Honda nearly stole a win for the visitors on 80 minutes but fired wide with the goal at his mercy.
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