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Mihailo Petrović Urawa Reds coach Mihailo Petrovic is glad the J-League's extended break has come at a crucial point in his side's season.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka's superb J-League run continued as Lins' last-gasp winner earned a 3-2 victory at fellow title challengers Kashima Antlers.

Albirex Niigata With second facing third in the J.League this weekend, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are able to extend their lead at the top against Albirex Niigata.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka midfielder Takashi Usami has argued his team can catch J-League leaders Urawa Red Diamonds, despite losing on Wednesday.

Omiya Ardija The Saitama derby is the highlight of a J-League weekend which will be a last audition for a place in Japan's FIFA World Cup squad.

Sagan Tosu Newly promoted Tokushima Vortis were given a hostile welcome in their maiden J.League outing as Sagan Tosu dished out a 5-0 thrashing.

Gamba Osaka They may have opened their AFC Champions League campaign with consecutive defeats but Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami is still dreaming of leading the side to a second title.

Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale remain in the hunt at the top of the J-League after edging a nine-goal thriller 5-4 against Cerezo Osaka on Saturday.

Urawa Reds J-League leaders Urawa Reds will look to consolidate their position at the summit with victory at mid-table Albirex Niigata on Tuesday.