SAITAMA — Urawa Reds rode their luck to scramble a 1-1 draw against league leaders Gamba Osaka and stay within touching distance of the top spot on Sunday at Saitama Stadium 2002.

News photoGamba Osaka forward bare scores a goal in the 17th minute during Sunday's J. League first-division match against Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium 2002. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. KYODO PHOTO

Bare gave Gamba a well-deserved lead on 17 minutes, after the visitors had imposed their will on a Reds side playing without its usual assured composure.