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Urawa snatched a 2-0 victory over Kyoto Sanga at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera. It was a tightly contested match, with both teams putting in a solid effort.
Urawa scored two goals in the second half, one in the 52nd minute and one in the 90th minute. Kyoto Sanga had a higher shot count (17) to Urawa's (13) but Urawa had a higher shot-on-goal count (3 vs 5). Urawa also held a slight edge in possession, with 46% to Kyoto Sanga's 54%.
The most exciting moments were definitely the goals in the second half. Kyoto Sanga made several substitutions in the closing stages of the game, perhaps in an attempt to claw back some ground and pull even. Despite this, Urawa demonstrated a strong resolve and played a smart game. The second half was a real battle, with both teams pushing hard.
Urawa seemed to have a tactical plan of hitting Kyoto on the flanks and creating some space. Kyoto Sanga, perhaps, struggled to create scoring opportunities from the center of the field. Several substitutions, and an increased focus in defense by Kyoto towards the end of the game, seemed to be the turning point.