Urawa Reds claimed their first trophy since 2007 after beating Gamba Osaka 5-4 on penalties to lift the J. League Cup following a 1-1 draw in Saturday's final.
Brazilian striker Ademilson staked Gamba to a 17th-minute lead at Saitama Stadium after dribbling more than half the length of the pitch, before Urawa substitute Tadanari Lee equalized with his first touch after coming on in the 76th minute.
Neither side could be separated as the match moved into extra time and then penalties, but Gamba blinked first when Hiroto Goya missed his team's fourth spot kick to allow Wataru Endo to dispatch the winning penalty and give Urawa its first silverware since capturing the Asian Champions League title nine years ago.
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