Tatsuya Tanaka came to Urawa Reds' rescue with a late equalizer in a storm-interrupted 1-1 draw at Kashima Antlers in the J. League on Sunday.
Mitsuo Ogasawara's thunderbolt looked to have done enough to send Kashima four points clear at the top of the league, but Tanaka scrambled home with seven minutes left to ensure it was honors even between the two heavyweights.
The result leaves defending champion Kashima two points ahead of Urawa and Nagoya Grampus, which drew 1-1 at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.