Grampus Close-in on Title

Even without the suspended Josh Kennedy and rested Tulio, Nagoya had too much height and power for Omiya to handle. The 1.8 m Burzanovic and 1.9 m Masukawa providing the goals that sank the visitors, although Igor's goal was a tap in from from a corner. The Orange brigade's cause was not helped by the expulsion of Ho shortly before half time.

The win sees us go to Shonan, to face the hapless Bellmare, with our eight point lead intact, and a chance to wrap up the title with three games to spare. Our biggest danger will be complacency against a team desperate to regain some pride.

Grampus Lineup
           Narazaki
Hayuma, Chiyotanda, Masukawa, Abe
  Naoshi (Alex 69'), Danilson, Burzanovic (Maki 33')
    Ogawa, Tamada, Magnum (Sugimoto 84')