Urawa Reds cruised to a 4-1 win at Shimizu S-Pulse to tighten their grip on top spot on Saturday as first-division action in the J. League resumed after a two-week international break.
Ryota Moriwaki scored in his second straight game to set Reds on their way with the opener, drilling in from the edge of the box on 22 minutes at Ecopa Stadium.
Tadanari Lee sprung the offside trap and doubled the lead six minutes later and the game was over as a contest after Tomoaki Makino headed in the third in the 72nd.