Cerezo Osaka

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds missed the opportunity to go top of the J.League after falling to a last-gasp 3-2 defeat at Tokyo on Saturday.

Diego Forlan Diego Forlan announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending his time with Uruguay's national team as their most-capped player.

Al Jazira Esteghlal kept their AFC Champions League hopes alive with a surprise 1-0 win over Al Jazira, who missed a chance to qualify from Group A.

Albirex Niigata Kawasaki Frontale kept up their fine recent form on Sunday, condemning Tokushima Vortis to a sixth consecutive top-flight defeat.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka won the J-League Cup at Saitama Stadium 2002 this month but could be brought back down to earth at the same venue on Saturday.

Albirex Niigata Susumu Watanabe made a dream start to his reign as Vegalta Sendai coach by masterminding a 2-0 J.League win at Yokohoma F. Marinos.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos took back the J.League lead with a 3-0 win over title rivals Urawa Reds at the Nissan Stadium on Wednesday.

Cerezo Osaka Diego Forlan continues his search for a first J.League goal when his Cerezo Osaka side visit leaders Kashima Antlers on Sunday.

Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers moved to the top of the J.League on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 victory at defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Bunyodkor Bunyodkor may fail to advance from the AFC Champions League group stages for the first time, while Al Fateh look for their first goal.