Japan midfielder Takashi Fukunishi struck a late equalizer to salvage a point for leaders Jubilo Iwata in a tense 1-1 draw with Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J. League first division on Saturday.

News photoCerezo Osaka forward Yoshito Okubo heads the ball during Saturday's match against Kyoto Purple Sanga at Shinkyogoku Stadium. Cerezo won 4-2.

Perennial underachiever Nagoya had looked set to blow the title race wide open when Brazilian striker Ueslei powered home Kunihiko Takizawa's corner in the 74th minute.