SAITAMA — A second-half double from Brazilian striker Edmilson rescued three points for Urawa Reds in a 2-1 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday.

Hisato Sato gave Sanfrecce a 7th-minute lead and then proceeded to run the hosts ragged at Saitama Stadium, prompting the crowd of 44,149 to boo Urawa off the field after a limp first-half display.

But Edmilson converted Naohiro Takahara's through-ball in the 69th minute as Reds redoubled their efforts, and the 26-year-old missed a penalty before finally giving Urawa the upper hand with a clinical diving header five minutes from time.