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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2018
Cerezo ready for steamy ACL showdown with Buriram
Cerezo Osaka ran through final preparations Monday on the eve of their Asian Champions League clash away to Thai side Buriram United.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 21, 2018
Frontale lose again in ACL; Reysol pegged back for draw
Kawasaki Frontale lost 2-1 away to Ulsan Hyundai in their Asian Champions League clash Tuesday night, remaining winless in Group F after two matches.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 14, 2018
Frontale, Reysol lose Asian Champions League openers
Japan's clubs had a poor opening to the 2018 Asian Champions League on Tuesday, when Kawasaki Frontale and Kashiwa Reysol both tasted defeat in their group stage openers.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jan 30, 2018
Kashiwa Reysol blank Muangthong United in Asian Champions League playoff
A brace from Cristiano propelled Kashiwa Reysol to a 3-0 victory over visiting Muangthong United of Thailand in their Asian Champions League playoff on Tuesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 30, 2017
Asian Football Confederation names Reds' Takafumi Hori coach of the year
Urawa Reds manager Takafumi Hori was named coach of the year by the Asian Football Confederation on Wednesday, while Nadeshiko Japan boss Asako Takakura won the women's award.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Nov 29, 2017
Urawa Reds ready for new chapter after ACL victory
Urawa Reds have gained an unwanted reputation for choking on the big stage in the 10 years since they first won the Asian Champions League, but that tag may have to be re-evaluated after they reclaimed the title with a series of composed performances in this year's competition.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 26, 2017
Urawa breathes sigh of relief after exorcizing demons in ACL final
Urawa Reds lifted the Asian Champions League trophy for the first time in a decade on Saturday — then breathed a sigh of relief that they had not let their fans down again.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 25, 2017
Urawa Reds clinch Asian Champions League title on late goal against Al Hilal
Urawa Reds claimed the Asian Champions League title for the first time in a decade after Rafael Silva scored in the 88th minute to seal a 2-1 aggregate win over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal with a 1-0 final second-leg win on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 19, 2017
Urawa earns draw on road in first leg of Asian Champions League final
The J. League's Urawa Reds took a step toward their second Asian championship and their first in 10 years with a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final on the road against Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 20, 2017
JFA giving Reds ¥80 million bonus for reaching Asian Champions League final
The Japan Football Association will reward Urawa Reds with ¥80 million (around $705,000) for reaching the final of the Asian Champions League, JFA president Kozo Tashima said Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 18, 2017
Urawa beats Shanghai to reach Asian Champions League final
Urawa Reds advanced to the final of the Asian Champions League for the first time since 2007 with a 2-1 aggregate win over China's Shanghai SIPG after winning Wednesday's semifinal second leg 1-0.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 13, 2017
Urawa rallies past Kawasaki in second leg to reach Asian Champions League semifinals
Urawa Reds pulled off a remarkable comeback in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday, erasing a 3-1 first-leg deficit to defeat 10-man Kawasaki Frontale 5-4 on aggregate to reach the semifinals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 25, 2017
Frontale give up appeal against controversial flag punishment
Kawasaki Frontale will not file an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over being disciplined over a controversial wartime Japanese flag, the J. League first-division side said Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 23, 2017
Kobayashi scores twice to lead Kawasaki past Urawa in first leg of Asian Champions League quarterfinal
Yu Kobayashi scored twice as Kawasaki Frontale took a significant step towards the last four of the Asian Champions League with a 3-1 home win over J. League rival Urawa Reds in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 22, 2017
Red-hot Frontale cautious about Asian Champions League showdown with Reds
Kawasaki Frontale manager Toru Oniki insists last month's hammering of Urawa Reds will count for nothing when the two J. League teams clash in the first leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 5, 2017
Kawasaki blasts Urawa in league matchup with ACL tilt on horizon
Yu Kobayashi scored twice as Kawasaki Frontale thrashed Urawa Reds 4-1 in the J. League on Wednesday night, landing a sizeable psychological blow ahead of their meeting in the Asian Champions League quarterfinals.
SOCCER
Jun 9, 2017
Asian Football Confederation suspends, fines three Jeju United players
The Asian Football Confederation said Friday that three Jeju United players have been suspended and fined over a post-match brawl that marred the South Korean club's Asian Champions League round-of-16, second-leg match against Urawa Reds last month.
SOCCER
Jun 7, 2017
Jeju's Baek to apologize to Urawa's Abe over elbow
Jeju United defender Baek Dong-gyu plans to visit Japan and apologize to Urawa Reds midfielder Yuki Abe after elbowing him in the face during a recent Asian Champions League encounter, Yonhap News Agency reported Wednesday.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 6, 2017
Frontale, Reds paired up for Asian Champions League quarterfinals
The Kawasaki Frontale and Urawa Reds will square off in the Asian Champions League quarterfinals following Tuesday's draw, guaranteeing a J. League team in the semifinals.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 2, 2017
Kumagai helps Olympique Lyonnais capture consecutive Champions League titles
Japan defender Saki Kumagai lifted the UEFA Women's Champions League crown for the second time as defending champion Olympique Lyonnais beat French rival Paris Saint Germain 7-6 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Thursday.

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