SUITA, Osaka Pref. — Kawasaki Frontale staged a memorable comeback to knock holders Gamba Osaka out of the Asian Champions League and advance to the quarterfinals with a thrilling 3-2 win on Wednesday.

Nagoya Grampus also advanced to the last eight after Keiji Tamada's 67th-minute goal earned a 2-1 win at home to South Korea's Suwon Bluewings, but reigning J. League champions Kashima Antlers crashed out 5-4 on penalties to FC Seoul after a 2-2 draw at Kashima Stadium.

Brazilian striker Leandro looked to have put Gamba on the way to victory with two goals on his return from injury but an exquisite finish from Renatinho leveled the tie before substitute Masaru Kurotsu struck five minutes from time to snatch Kawasaki's first ever victory at Expo Stadium.