SAITAMA — A beer with his name on it was waiting for Holger Osieck after the Urawa coach suffered through the Reds' dramatic AFC Champions League semifinal victory on Wednesday evening.

News photoUrawa Reds players celebrate victory in the AFC Champions League semifinal on Wednesday at Saitama Stadium. Urawa won 5-3 in the shootout after the game finished 2-2 on the night as the Reds kept their dreams alive of winning the quadruple of the ACL, J. League, Emperor's Cup and Club World Cup. KYODO PHOTO

The German said he would allow himself a well-earned glass of suds to toast the tension-filled 5-3 shootout victory over Seongnam Ilhwa before quickly turning his thoughts to what could be a glittering end to the season for the Saitama giants.