Kawasaki Frontale became the first Japanese club ever to advance to the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League after crushing Indonesia's Arema Malang 3-0 on Wednesday.
Kawasaki Midfielder Kengo Nakamura, No. 14, reacts as his teammates celebrate his goal against
Indonesia's Arema Malang in the Asian Champions League at Todoroki Stadium on Wednesday. Frontale won
3-0.
KYODO PHOTO
Two well taken strikes from Kengo Nakamura and a late goal from Taku Harada got the job done for Kawasaki and ensured the 2006 J. League runners-up won Group F and reached the quarterfinals with a game to spare.
Urawa Reds stayed on course to join Frontale in the last eight despite being held to a 3-3 draw away to Persik Kediri of Indonesia.