Urawa Reds took a large step toward progressing from the group stage of the 2016 AFC Champions League on Tuesday night with a 1-0 win against reigning champions Guangzhou Evergrande.
Yuki Muto delivered the game-winning header in the second half, although the hosts had several opportunities to score more against a side boasting foreign stars such as Colombia international Jackson Martinez and Brazil striker Paulinho.
In Thailand meanwhile, Takumi Miyayoshi and Kosei Shibasaki both scored to give Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 2-0 win at Buriram United.
After four matches, 2007 champions Reds are in second place in Group H while Sanfrecce are in third place in Group F.
