SAITAMA — Holger Osieck believes victory for Urawa Reds in the AFC Champions League final on Wednesday evening will be the seed for renewed growth throughout the Asian game.
Reds coach Osieck emphasized the importance of beating Iran's Sepahan in the second leg of the final with a passionate discourse on Tuesday of the benefits to be reaped throughout the continent if the Saitama giants can claim their first ACL title.
"If we do it tomorrow, the region will get a boost. If they get a boost, our team will get a boost. And if we continue to do this, the entire country will grow, and if the country grows, football in Asia will grow," said Osieck at Saitama Stadium.
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