TOYOTA, AICHI PREF. – J. League kings Kashiwa Reysol marked their international debut with a controlling win on Thursday, beating Auckland City 2-0 in the opening match of the Club World Cup.
First-half goals from Junya Tanaka and Masato Kudo sent Nelsinho’s side into the last eight on Sunday, when Reysol will face Monterrey of Mexico for a shot against South American champion Santos in the semifinals.
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