Urawa Reds ended Kawasaki Frontale's unbeaten start to the J. League season and replaced them at the top of the table with a 1-0 win on Sunday.
Yuki Muto struck in the 54th minute to give Urawa all three points at Todoroki Stadium, catapulting the Saitama side into first place two points ahead of Frontale at the halfway point of the season's first stage.
"From start to finish we controlled the game," said Urawa manager Mihailo Petrovic. "In particular, when we lost the ball we were very quick to win it back and start attacks. I think we were worthy winners.
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