Urawa Reds thrashed Thailand's 10-man Muangthong United 4-1 for their first victory in the Asian Champions League in five years on Tuesday.
Goals from Yosuke Kashiwagi, Kunimitsu Sekiguchi and Genki Haraguchi and a Muangthong own goal sent Reds to their first points in Group F of Asia's flagship club competition, which they won at Saitama Stadium six years ago.
The hapless visitors scored a consolation in the 90th minute through midfielder Dagno Siaka.