J. League kings Kashiwa Reysol marked their international debut with a controlling win on Thursday, beating Auckland City 2-0 in the opening match of the Club World Cup.
First-half goals from Junya Tanaka and Masato Kudo sent Nelsinho's side into the last eight on Sunday, when Reysol will face Monterrey of Mexico for a shot against South American champion Santos in the semifinals.
Kashiwa picked up right where it left off five days ago, when Reysol triumphed in the domestic campaign with victory at Urawa Reds on the final day of the season.