Former Asian champions Urawa Reds hope to end a six-year title drought in Saturday’s Nabisco Cup final against Emperor’s Cup holders Kashiwa Reysol.
Reds have not won a single trophy since rising to the top of the continent with victory in the 2007 Asian Champions League, and the Saitama giants are eager to put a stop to the barren stretch that has gone on far too long for a club with Urawa’s budget and support.
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