SAITAMA — Urawa Reds spoiled Manchester United's party by claiming a battling 2-2 draw at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Tuesday night.
United, featuring a full compliment of stars, was looking to get its Asian tour off to a winning start in front of 58,716 fans hoping for a glimpse of the likes of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo.
But Urawa refused to play the stooge in the great United traveling roadshow, taking the lead against the run of play through Hideki Uchidate.