Goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa was the hero as Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds beat cussed Jeonbuk Motors of South Korea 3-1 on penalties to succeed in the ultimate of the Asian Champions League on Thursday.
Nishikawa was mobbed by his team-mates after saving twice within the shootout in entrance of Urawa’s followers in Saitama, a nervy semi-final having ended 2-2 after 120 minutes when the house aspect grabbed a late leveller.
The last takes place in February in opposition to a workforce from the AFC’s western zone, with reigning champions Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia among the many contenders.
Urawa, who gained the Champions League in 2007 and 2017, had been prolific coming into the match, plundering 20 targets of their previous 4 matches in Asia’s prime membership competitors.
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Kyrgios beats Yoshioka to win Citi Open
Japan Today – Aug 08
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios ended a three-year title drought by claiming the trophy on the website of his final triumph, saving the one break level he confronted within the Citi Open last Sunday alongside the way in which to a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Yoshihito Nishioka.
Ichinojo wins first sumo title
NHK – Jul 25
Rank-and-filer Ichinojo gained his first title on Sunday on the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with 12 wins and three losses.
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