Substitute Kentaro Moriya scored the winner as Kawasaki Frontale defeated second-stage leader Urawa Reds 2-1 to regain the top spot in the J. League on Saturday.
After Kengo Nakamura's strike was canceled out by Tadanari Lee's 's scrappy first-half goal, Moriya slid home the winner three minutes after coming on in the 71st minute. The win moved Frontale above Urawa on goal difference with both teams on 22 points.
"I could see my teammates' determination sitting on the bench. It was great to score with my first touch," said the 27-year-old midfielder. "There was not much instruction but coming on in that situation means you're asked to deliver something decisive.