Commentary

1' The whistle has gone to start the match.
3' In the minute 3, Goal! Yuma Suzuki gives Kashima a 0-1 lead in Saitama.
5' Kashima pushes forward through Shu Morooka, whose finish on goal is saved.
6' Goal kick for Kashima at Saitama Stadium 2002.
7' In the minute 7, Can Urawa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kashima's half?
7' Free kick for Urawa in the half of Kashima.
8' Throw-in for Kashima in their own half.
8' In the minute 8, Throw-in for Urawa at Saitama Stadium 2002.
9' Throw-in Kashima.
9' Urawa drives forward and Thiago Santos Santana gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
10' In the minute 10, Kashima's Shu Morooka misses with an attempt on goal.
10' Urawa have a goal kick.
12' Ryoma Watanabe of Urawa smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
12' In the minute 12, Urawa have been awarded a corner by Jumpei Iida.
13' Kashima awarded a free kick in their own half.
13' Marius Hoibraten is booked for the home team.
13' In the minute 13, Jumpei Iida signals a Kashima throw-in in Urawa's half.
15' Free kick for Kashima in their own half.
16' Ball safe as Urawa is awarded a throw-in in their half.
17' In the minute 17, Kashima are coming forward and Hayato Nakama gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
17' Ball goes out of play for a Urawa goal kick.
18' Jumpei Iida awards the away team a throw-in.
20' In the minute 20, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
20' Kashima awarded a throw-in in their own half.
21' Urawa to take a throw-in in Kashima territory.
22' In the minute 22, Hayato Nakama gets his shot on target but fails to score for Kashima.
23' In Saitama a free kick has been awarded the home team.
25' Jumpei Iida signals a free kick to Kashima in their own half.
26' In the minute 26, Free kick for Urawa in their own half.
27' In Saitama Urawa attack through Thiago Santos Santana. The finish is off target, however.
27' It's a goal kick for the away team in Saitama.
29' In the minute 29, Urawa's Tomoaki Okubo breaks free at Saitama Stadium 2002. But the strike goes wide of the post.
29' Jumpei Iida awards Kashima a goal kick.
30' Throw-in for Urawa in their own half.
31' In the minute 31, Jumpei Iida awards the away team a throw-in.
32' Throw-in for Urawa at Saitama Stadium 2002.
32' Throw-in for Urawa in the half of Kashima.
33' In the minute 33, Jumpei Iida signals a free kick to Kashima.
35' Free kick Kashima.
37' Jumpei Iida signals a free kick to Kashima in their own half.
38' In the minute 38, Jumpei Iida signals a throw-in for Urawa, close to Kashima's area.
38' Tomoaki Okubo is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.
40' Play has been resumed.
40' In the minute 40, Throw-in Kashima.
40' Tomoaki Okubo has recovered and rejoins the match in Saitama.
40' Throw-in for Urawa in the half of Kashima.
40' In the minute 40, Ball safe as Kashima is awarded a throw-in in their half.
41' Kashima awarded a throw-in in their own half.
42' Kashima to take a throw-in in Urawa territory.
43' Great play from Koki Anzai to set up the goal.
45' Can Urawa capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Kashima's half?
45' + 1 In the minute 45, 2 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 3 Kashima's Yuma Suzuki is on target but unsuccessful.
45' + 3 Shintaro Nago for Kashima drives towards goal at Saitama Stadium 2002. But the finish is unsuccessful.
45' + 3 In the minute 45, Corner awarded to Kashima.
45' The first half has been concluded at Saitama Stadium 2002.
46' The whistle has gone to start the second-half.
46' In the minute 46, The home team replace Tomoaki Okubo with Ayumu Ohata.
46' Ball goes out of play for a Urawa goal kick.
46' Kashima pushes forward through Shu Morooka, whose finish on goal is saved.
47' In the minute 47, Jumpei Iida awards Kashima a goal kick.
49' Kashima awarded a throw-in in their own half.
50' Jumpei Iida signals a Urawa throw-in in Kashima's half.
51' In the minute 51, Urawa have been awarded a corner by Jumpei Iida.
51' Urawa push forward at Saitama Stadium 2002 and Thiago Santos Santana gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Kashima defence.
51' Corner awarded to Urawa.
52' In the minute 52, Urawa have been awarded a corner by Jumpei Iida.
52' Ken Iwao of Urawa gets in a strike, but is off target.
52' Goal kick for Kashima at Saitama Stadium 2002.
53' In the minute 53, Corner awarded to Urawa.
53' Throw-in high up the field for Urawa in Saitama.
55' Kashima awarded a free kick in their own half.
55' In the minute 55, The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Shintaro Nago.
55' Play has been interrupted briefly in Saitama to check on Alexander Scholz, who is grimacing with pain.
57' At Saitama Stadium 2002, Alexander Scholz has been yellow-carded for the home team.
58' In the minute 58, Play has been resumed at Saitama Stadium 2002.
58' Alexander Scholz is back on the pitch.
58' Kashima's Shintaro Nago looks ok and returns to the pitch.
58' In the minute 58, Can Kashima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Urawa's half?
59' Throw-in for Urawa at Saitama Stadium 2002.
59' Kei Chinen (Kashima) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
59' In the minute 59, Free kick for Urawa in the half of Kashima.
60' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
61' Kashima needs to be cautious. Urawa have an attacking throw-in.
61' In the minute 61, Urawa are in shooting range from this free kick.
62' Jumpei Iida awards the home team a throw-in.
63' Can Urawa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kashima's half?
64' In the minute 64, Urawa surge into the attack at Saitama Stadium 2002 but Thiago Santos Santana’s header is off-target.
64' Kashima have a goal kick.
64' Throw-in for Urawa in the half of Kashima.
66' In the minute 66, Naoki Maeda is replacing Ola Solbakken for the home team.
66' Per-Mathias Hogmo (Urawa) is making a 3 substitution, with Bryan Linssen replacing Thiago Santos Santana.
67' Corner awarded to Urawa.
69' In the minute 69, Urawa's Bryan Linssen gets in a shot on goal at Saitama Stadium 2002. But the effort is unsuccessful.
70' Urawa have been awarded a corner by Jumpei Iida.
70' Urawa have been awarded a corner by Jumpei Iida.
70' In the minute 70, It's a goal kick for the away team in Saitama.
71' Aleksandar Cavric is on a sub for Hayato Nakama for Kashima.
72' Kashima have a dangerous throw-in.
72' In the minute 72, Urawa awarded a free kick in their own half.
73' Urawa make their 4 substitution with Yota Sato replacing Alexander Scholz.
73' Free kick for Kashima in their own half.
75' In the minute 75, Jumpei Iida signals a free kick to Urawa in their own half.
76' The home team have replaced Ken Iwao with Hidetoshi Takeda. This is the 5 substitution made today by Per-Mathias Hogmo.
77' In the minute 77, That's a fine assist from Atsuki Ito.
' 48638 spectators are watching the match in Saitama.
78' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
79' In the minute 79, Ball goes out of play for a Kashima goal kick.
79' Corner awarded to Urawa.
80' Urawa are pushing forward but Ryoma Watanabe's finish is wide of the goal.
80' In the minute 80, Jumpei Iida awards Kashima a goal kick.
81' Jumpei Iida signals a Kashima throw-in in Urawa's half.
81' Ranko Popovic is making the team's 2 substitution at Saitama Stadium 2002 with Gaku Shibasaki replacing Shu Morooka.
81' In the minute 81, Throw-in for Kashima close to the penalty box.
82' Urawa awarded a free kick in their own half.
82' It's a goal kick for the away team in Saitama.
84' In the minute 84, Throw-in high up the field for Urawa in Saitama.
86' Throw-in Kashima.
87' The match at Saitama Stadium 2002 has been interrupted briefly for a check on Yuma Suzuki, who is down injured.
87' In the minute 87, Jumpei Iida has blown to resume play in Saitama.
88' Yuta Higuchi is replacing Shintaro Nago for Kashima at Saitama Stadium 2002.
88' Ranko Popovic (Kashima) is making a 4 change, with Tomoya Fujii replacing the possibly injured Yuma Suzuki.
89' In the minute 89, Kashima to take a throw-in in Urawa territory.
89' Urawa have a goal kick.
89' Free kick for Urawa in their own half.
90' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
90' + 1 7 minutes will be added to the 2nd half in Saitama.
90' + 1 Can Urawa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kashima's half?
90' + 1 Free kick in a good position for Urawa!
90' + 2 Hidetoshi Takeda grabs a goal to bring things level at 2-2 at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90' + 3 Urawa are coming forward and Ryoma Watanabe gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
90' + 3 Goal kick for Kashima at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90' + 5 Jumpei Iida signals a free kick to Kashima in their own half.
90' + 6 Goal kick for Kashima at Saitama Stadium 2002.
90' + 7 Urawa have a dangerous throw-in.
90' The match is over. Final score 2-2.