FC Tokyo was handcuffed to a 0-0 draw by big-spending Chinese club Jiangsu FC in Group E of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.
With former Chelsea midfielder Ramires suspended on yellow cards, Jiangsu had no illusions about their prospects against Tokyo. Manager Dan Petrescu chose to go long, hoping for Brazilians Alex Texeira and Jo to work their high-priced magic.
Jiangsu's prayers went unanswered, but Petrescu was pleased the pragmatism paid off in the form of a point.