Urawa Reds overcame Avispa Fukuoka, 2-1, on Saturday, on matchweek 5. Coming into the contest, Per-Mathias Høgmo's team came from a draw, and Shigetoshi Hasebe's team came from a defeat.
Shahab Zahedi opened the score after 28 minutes.
With 65 minutes on the clock, Ryoma Watanabe fired home for Urawa Reds. Thiago Santana scored the winner after 73 minutes from the penalty spot.
After the result Urawa Reds are 8th in the table, with 8 points, while Avispa Fukuoka sit 16th place, with 5 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Per-Mathias Høgmo's team visit FC Tokyo. Meanwhile, Shigetoshi Hasebe's team will play at home against Kashima Antlers.
2-1 | ||
Ryoma Watanabe 65' Thiago Santana 73' (pen.) | Shahab Zahedi 28' |