Japan's Reds shock SIPG to reach final
Published on: Thursday, October 19, 2017
SAITAMA (Japan): Brazilian Rafael Silva snatched an early winner as Japan's Urawa Reds beat star-studded Shanghai SIPG 1-0 at home on Wednesday to reach the Asian Champions League final.The Reds advance to face Saudi giants Al Hilal in next month's two-leg final after holding on for a 2-1 aggregate win that ended Japan's miserable recent run in Asia's premier club competition.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Japanese clubs have struggled to make an impact in the competition since Urawa's victory in 2007 and Gamba Osaka's triumph a year later. – AFP
