Urawa beat Kyoto Sanga 1-0 in a tense Emperor Cup match.
Urawa's victory was secured by a well-taken goal by T. Iwanami in the 15th minute. Throughout the game, Urawa seemed to be the more aggressive team, taking more shots and holding possession more often.
The match was notable for several substitutions made by both teams in the second half as the game progressed. There were some exciting exchanges in the final stages of the game. Kyoto Sanga showed some resilience, and had a couple of late substitutions.
Both teams approached the match with a determination to control the midfield, with Urawa's approach seemingly more focused on capitalizing on opportunities while Kyoto Sanga seemed to play a more defensive and counter-attacking style. A couple of yellow cards were issued to players on both sides.