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2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
17-7-9, 5th in Japanese J League
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Al Hilal secure first Asian Champions League title
Al Hilal won the Asian Champions League for the first time on Sunday as a 2-0 win against Urawa Red Diamonds.
Nabbout joins Kruse as Victory strengthen for new season
Andrew Nabbout has signed for Melbourne Victory, rounding out what has been an impressive week on the transfers front for Marco Kurz's side.
Australia hopeful Nabbout will be fit for round of 16
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold remains hopeful attacker Andrew Nabbout will still feature in Australia's Asian Cup campaign.
Nabbout ready to win back Socceroos spot
Andrew Nabbout plans to show Graham Arnold he has fully recovered from a shoulder injury as he returns to Socceroos camp.
More to come in Nabbout's fairy-tale run
Three years ago, Andrew Nabbout was released by a club in Malaysia's second division. Now he's earnt his spot in Australia's 23-man World Cup squad.
Nabbout joins Urawa Red Diamonds
Newcastle Jets attacker Andrew Nabbout says leaving the A-League club for Japan is bittersweet but it's an opportunity he can't pass up.
Mauricio bags brace in Urawa win
Urawa Red Diamonds claimed fifth place in the Club World Cup playoff on Tuesday, with a 3-2 win over Morocco's Wydad Casablanca.
Al Jazira book CWC date with Real Madrid
Al Jazira set up a FIFA Club World Cup semifinal against European champions Real Madrid as they beat Urawa Red Diamonds 1-0 in Abu Dhabi.
Silva strike secures ACL crown for Urawa
Rafael Silva's late goal secured Urawa Red Diamonds' first Asian Champions League crown in a decade as the J-League side defeated Al Hilal.
ACL final: Al Hilal lose Eduardo vs. Urawa
A knee injury has ruled out Al Hilal midfielder Carlos Eduardo from the second leg of the AFC Champions League final against Urawa Reds on Saturday.
Da Silva strikes in Urawa draw vs. Al Hilal
Rafael Da Silva earned Urawa Red Diamonds the narrowest of advantages over Al Hilal with an away goal in their 1-1 AFC Champions League draw.
Urawa eye ACL final win at Al Hilal
Urawa Reds hope to take a stride towards ending a 10-year continental title drought in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final vs. Al Hilal.
Urawa knock out SIPG, advance to ACL final
Shanghai SIPG were knocked out of the AFC Champions League after Rafael Silva's 11th-minute goal helped Urawa Reds win their semi 2-1 on aggregate.
Villas-Boas expects aggressive ACL semi
Andre Villas-Boas is expecting an attacking game as Shanghai SIPG play Urawa Red Diamonds with a place in the Asian Champions League final at stake.
ACL SF: Hulk to return for SIPG vs. Urawa
Hulk is set to return for Shanghai SIPG as they attempt to see off Urawa Red Diamonds in the semifinal, second leg, of the 2017 AFC Champions League.
ACL SF: Hulk scores as SIPG held by Urawa
Hulk was on target, but Shanghai SIPG were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan in the AFC Champions League semifinal first leg.
Urawa Reds progress to ACL semifinals
Urawa Reds progressed to the Asian Champions League semifinals after beating Kawasaki Frontale 4-1 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate.
Kawasaki outclass Urawa in ACL quarters
Kawasaki Frontale took a big step towards a first AFC Champions League semifinal with a 3-1 victory over Urawa Reds in a quarterfinal, first leg.
Chapecoense fall to Japan's Urawa Reds
Yuki Abe scored a penalty with two minutes left to give J-League side Urawa Reds a 1-0 victory over Brazil's Chapecoense.
AFC Cup: Home Utd's tough draw to glory
Singapore's Home United will take on Ceres-Negros in the AFC Cup Zonal final in August, with the winners facing AFC Cup runners up FC Istiklol next.
ACL: Elkeson strikes as Shanghai advance
Elkeson opened the scoring as Shanghai SIPG won 3-2 against Jiangsu Suning for a 5-3 aggregate victory in an AFC Champions League second-round match.
Hulk powers Shanghai SIPG to ACL win
Hulk provided a goal and an assist as Shanghai SIPG beat Jiangsu Suning in a Round of 16 first-leg tie in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.
ACL: Hulk inspires SIPG, Kashima romp
Hulk inspired a Shanghai SIPG comeback win versus FC Seoul while Kashima Antlers won at Ulsan Hyundai in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night.
ACL: Western Sydney hit for six by Urawa
2014 winners Western Sydney Wanderers were eliminated from the 2017 AFC Champions League after suffering a 6-1 thrashing away to Japan's Urawa Reds.
2021 J Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Frontale | 33 | 26 | 6 | 1 | +49 | 84 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 33 | 22 | 6 | 5 | +39 | 72 |
| Vissel Kobe | 33 | 17 | 10 | 6 | +21 | 61 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | +11 | 58 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | +8 | 58 |
| Kashima Antlers | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | +20 | 56 |
| Sagan Tosu | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | +8 | 52 |
| Avispa Fukuoka | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | +4 | 47 |
| FC Tokyo | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | +1 | 46 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | +5 | 45 |
| Consadole Sapporo | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | -4 | 43 |
| Cerezo Osaka | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | -1 | 42 |
| Gamba Osaka | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | -13 | 37 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 33 | 11 | 4 | 18 | -15 | 37 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | -16 | 32 |
| Shonan Bellmare | 33 | 6 | 13 | 14 | -6 | 31 |
| Tokushima Vortis | 33 | 8 | 6 | 19 | -20 | 30 |
| Oita Trinita | 33 | 7 | 7 | 19 | -25 | 28 |
| Vegalta Sendai | 33 | 5 | 11 | 17 | -26 | 26 |
| Yokohama FC | 33 | 6 | 7 | 20 | -40 | 25 |
2021 Team LeadersJapanese J League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsJapanese J League
Goal Difference106th
Goals Scored445th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded34Tied-7th