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  J League Teams: Urawa Reds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Urawa Reds make their home in Urawa city, a gritty industrial city just north of Tokyo, and they boast the loudest and most boisterous fans in the league.
The Reds were a dominant team in the JSL during the1970s and early 80s, when the team was coached by Kenzo Yokoyama, who would later serve as national team coach.
In 2005, the Reds put together a team that looked like a formidable power, but the sudden departure of their scoring ace, Emerson, in midseason, sent the team into a slump at a key point in the season, and the team ended up falling one point short of the league title.
www.wldcup.com /Asia/jleague/reds.html   (891 words)

  
 Agence France Presse Spanish: Urawa Red Diamonds gana título de Liga japonesa@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Urawa Red Diamonds gana título de Liga japonesa
El Urawa Red Diamonds, a pesar de su derrota de local ante Nagoya Grampus Eight (2-1), gan este sbado, por primera vez, el ttulo de la segunda mitad del Campeonato japons de ftbol, gracias a la cada de su escolta Gamba Osaka frente a Yokohama Marinos (2-0), en la decimotercera jornada del torneo.
El Urawa, que consigui 10 victorias, un empate y dos derrotas, suma 31 puntos, mientras que su nico rival que tena en la carrera por el ttulo, Gamba Osaka, se qued con 24 unidades y ya no puede alcanzar al Urawa a falta de dos fechas para el...
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 Barca close tour against Urawa Red Diamonds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Urawa Red Diamonds ewre founded in 1950 and turned professional in 1992, like the majority of Japanese clubs.
Urawa is the original name of the city the team play in, before it's annexation by the larger town of Saitama.
Urawa boast some well known foreign names amongst their squad, including ex-Aston Villa Turkish international Alpay, Brazilian keeper Alessandro Santos, who's now a naturalized Japanese, representing his adopted country in the 2002 World Cup, and ex-Sao Paolo striker Marcio Emerson, scorer of 100 goals in Japan so far in his career.
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 Urawa Red Diamonds, second rival on Japan tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Urawa Red Diamonds is the second and final opponent in Barca's tour of Japan in summer 2005.
Urawa Red Diamonds was founded in 1950 and turned professional in 1992 along with the other Japanese clubs.
The club originated in the town of Urawa, which was then annexed to the city of Saitama.
www.fcbarcelona.com /eng/noticias/noticias/n05041405.shtml   (329 words)

  
 Urawa Red Diamonds - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In 2004 J. League campaign, Urawa placed 3rd in the First Stage and won the Second Stage, thus qualifying for the Suntory Championship (the two-match final to decide the J-League Champion) against Yokohama F. Marinos.
After losing 1–0 in Yokohama, the Reds won with the same result the return match in Saitama Stadium; penalties resulted into a victory for the F. Marinos.
In 2005, Urawa finished 2nd, only 1 point after the champion, Gamba Osaka, in their J. League campaign.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Urawa_Red_Diamonds   (349 words)

  
 Manchester United Official Web Site - Club & News - News - Football News - 5:49:35 PM
Urawa Red Diamonds - perhaps the lesser known of the three - are one of the powers behind a football revolution in Japan.
The Reds from Japan are at home now in Urawa, an industrial city north of Tokyo and close to Saitama, one of the 2002 World Cup venues and now the club's home.
Urawa Red Diamonds have won their domestic league title on four occasions.
www.manutd.com /news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=59848&itype=466&icategoryid=120   (915 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Urawa Red Diamonds, Kashima Antlers, JEF United Ichihara Chiba along with Gamba Osaka were one point behind J-League leaders Cerezo Osaka as the nail biting began with the rising of the sun on 3 December.
As the mood in the Gamba dressing room darkened, rivals Urawa Red Diamonds, Kashima Antlers, and JEF United Ichihara Chiba all closed the gap while, even worse, local rivals Cerezo Osaka stole top spot.
FC Tokyo soon equalised while Urawa Red Diamonds, away to Niigata Albirex, and Kashima Antlers, home to Kashiwa Reysol, were both up by two at half-time, leapfrogging Cerezo to 1st and 2nd respectively.
www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,112049,00.html   (974 words)

  
 Urawa Red Diamonds 0 Manchester United 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
On the final whistle though, irate Red Devils fans reiterated their belief the England defender is being ’greedy’ holding out for extra cash above his current £100,000-a-week contract offer.
However, for all their industry and neat approach play, the Diamonds found it hard to carve out any clear-cut chances of their own.
There was a worrying moment for Ferguson midway through the second period when Kieran Richardson, whose short-term Red Devils future remains in doubt, limped off after coming off worse in a hefty challenge.
www.tiscali.co.uk /sport/365/reports/football/2005/08/09/rdm_football_reports_158296.html   (696 words)

  
 Zelic does it with Red Diamonds in Japan Cup - www.smh.com.au
It is the Diamonds' first major trophy since the J-League was launched in 1993, and sparked an outpouring of emotion in the Saitama district just north of Tokyo, where the club is based.
The celebrations, however, have been cut short as Urawa re-focus on their primary goal, to win the championship for the first time.
In a major shock, Urawa coach Hans Ooft gathered the players in the dressing room straight after the final and told them he would be resigning at the end of the season.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/11/04/1067708216302.html?from=storyrhs   (502 words)

  
 Irish Examiner - 2004/08/04: Spirited Urawa no match for battle-hardened Boca Juniors
While Urawa moved forward with enthusiasm, it soon became apparent that Boca were a far more battle-hardened side and more clinical in their approach.
Urawa battled back gamely and Emerson wasted a couple of chances before picking up a booking for a nasty challenge on Pablo Ledesma.
Urawa were still recovering from Franco Cangele curling home an impressive third when Ariel Carreno cut a neat cross back from the right wing which Diego Cagna gleefully smashed into the net.
archives.tcm.ie /irishexaminer/2004/08/04/story517502965.asp   (354 words)

  
 Manchester United v. Urawa Red Diamonds - Preview || manutdweb.com - Unofficial Manchester United News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is the second game of the Vodafone Tournament after The Red Devils edged PSV Eindhoven 1-0 whilst Urawa suffered a 5-2 lambaste by the hands of Boca Juniors.
Urawa have a famous manager in German Guido Buchwald who commented on his team prior to the tournament: "I have many good players in my squad, many of them are very good young players.
Urawa and PSV are in 3rd and 4th position respectively.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s237/st56345.htm   (375 words)

  
 :: united rant :: - fair and balanced football comment
Urawa Red Diamonds 0-2 Manchester United, Saitama, Saturday 30th July 2005.
However Urawa Red Diamonds, with whom United have had a long association now, gave a good account of themselves in the first half.
Indeed, it was Urawa who created the best chances, forcing van der Sar into making a couple of neat saves.
www.unitedrant.co.uk /archives/2005/07/tour_05_urawa_0.html   (1606 words)

  
 Boca Juniors 5 Urawa Red Diamonds 2 | News, Fixtures, Results, Match Reports, Stats
Not even the presence of former Aston Villa defender Alpay in the Urawa defence was enough to save them from a hammering at the hands of opponents who proved far too slick once they had recovered from an early Emerson penalty.
While Urawa moved forward with enthusiasm every time they took possession, it soon became apparent that Boca were a far more battle-hardened side and more clinical in their approach.
The inspirational Brazilian was also heavily involved in the Urawa move just after the interval that almost brought them level, playing a fine pass into the path of Koji Yamase, whose shot was well blocked by Abbondanzieri.
www.sportinglife.com /football/live/quotes/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=soccer/04/08/03/SOCCER_Boca.html   (545 words)

  
 UO - Urawa Red Diamonds 0 - 2 Man Utd   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Urawa Red Diamonds 0 - 2 Man Utd - 30 July 2005
Wayne Rooney scored his first goals of Manchester United's Far East tour to beat Urawa in their final match.
However, his experience was barely needed as United easily contained Urawa to end their trip on a winning note.
www.unitedonline.co.uk /matchday/results/report.asp?id=312   (262 words)

  
 Oman Tribune - the edge of knowledge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
TOKYO Urawa Red Diamonds won Sunday the Emperor's Cup for the first time since the J-League was launched in 1993, defeating Shimizu S-Plus 2-1.
Urawa midfielder Satoshi Horinouchi opened the scoring with a 39th minute header off an Alessandro Santos cross.
In the 73th minute, Urawa's Croatian striker Tomislav Maric scored the winner, whipping in a short pass from Brazilian-born Robson Ponte.
www.omantribune.com /index.php?page=news&id=6388&heading=Sports   (520 words)

  
 Welcome to GoLive CyberStudio
L.A. URAWA, JAPAN - The Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer (MLS) club, who recently captured the F.C. Champions' Cup, was defeated by the J-League's Urawa Red Diamonds, 2-1, on a cold blustery day in Urawa, Japan.
A native of Brazil, Urawa forward Tuto scored two goals for the Red Diamonds in the victory.
The Red Diamonds, who outscored their opponents 82-40 in 2000, were runner-up in the J-League's second division last season at 28-9-3.
www.la-soccer.com /Late_News/prior_press_rels/press_release0102.htm   (7246 words)

  
 J. League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kashima Antlers, Urawa Red Diamonds (also known as Urawa Reds), JEF United Ichihawa (later JEF United Ichihara Chiba), Verdy Kawasaki (later Tokyo Verdy 1969), Yokohama Marinos (later merged with Yokohama Flügels to form Yokohama F. Marinos), Yokohama Flūgels, Shimizu S-Pulse, Nagoya Grampus Eight, Gamba Osaka, Sanfrecce Hiroshima
During this initial phase of J. League, several players and coaches came from Europe and South America to play, raising the overall quality of the league to rival that of the more established play overseas.
Holger Osieck — 1995-96 for Urawa Red Diamonds
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/J._League   (990 words)

  
 Manchester United Official Web Site - Club & News - News - Club News - 5:49:28 PM
The Vodafone Cup is likely to be screened in over 130 countries worldwide, creating a potential global audience of 400 million football fans.
United face PSV first on Tuesday 3 August, before taking on Urawa Red Diamonds two days later.
Sir Alex is familiar with Dutch opponents PSV Eindhoven, but says he will not be underestimating Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds.
www.manutd.com /news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=59844&itype=466&icategoryid=119   (554 words)

  
 B5 Notebook || We are Reds!!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
I cheer Urawa Red Diamonds to wear an uniform.
The first half of the game Shimizu S-puls was the first to score, but the second half of the game Urawa Red Diamonds launch a counterattack.
I sometimes go to a Urawa Red diamondsgame, but This is my first time that I saw players at close range.
www.b5notebook.org /story/2004/11/17/33823/868   (224 words)

  
 Urawa on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A suburb of the Tokyo-Yokohama Metropolitan Area, it is a commercial and industrial center.
Little supporters of Paraguayan national team demande autographs to the players after a friendly match against Japanese club team Urawa Reds at Matsumoto city, central Japan, 26 May 2002.
Paraguayan forward Roque Santacruz chases the ball with a Japanese defender during a friendly match against Japanese club team Urawa Reds at Matsumoto city, central Japan, 26 May 2002.
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 Game Recaps - Outside MLS
Forward Chris Albright, who leads the team in scoring on the trip with three goals and one assist, added his second red card in as many games in the 87th minute.
Team up with the Galaxy and the Red Cross, as $1 from every ticket purchased at the Rose Bowl on April 7 will go toward the El Salvadoran Earthquake Relief effort.
The red card and penalty kick were hard calls but internationally this what you expect when you play away from home.
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 VODAFONE SPONSOR JAPANESE SOCCER SIDE - Sports business, sponsorship, research news- www.sportbusiness.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Vodafone K.K. has agreed to sponsor Urawa Red Diamonds (Urawa Reds) soccer club in the J.League Division 1 (J1) for two years starting with the 2005 season.
As part of the main partnership agreement, the Vodafone logo will feature on the front of the Urawa Reds shirts.
The company is the principal sponsor of Premier League giants Manchester United and also supports the Benfica in Portugal and the Greek national side.
www.sportbusiness.com /news/index?region=global&news_item_id=156601   (134 words)

  
 Pre-season tour: Urawa Red Diamonds - Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struck twice to give Manchester United a 2-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan.
The Norwegian headed the champions into the lead from a Philip Mulryne cross in the 13th minute and scored again six minutes before the break after Andy Cole and Nicky Butt provided him with the chance in front of goal.
The withdrawal of Solskjaer at half-time with a foot injury, and the substitution of goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel with Raimond van der Gouw seemed to turn the tide in the Diamonds' favour.
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 Bloomberg.com: Latin America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
3 and Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds on Aug. 5.
If United and PSV are drawn together in next season's European Champions League qualifiers, the Red Devils will instead play Argentina's Boca Juniors, club spokeswoman Karen Shotbolt said.
United will return to the U.S. for the second straight year in July, where it will play Bayern Munich, Italian champion AC Milan and Scottish league winner Celtic.
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Barcelona to play Urawa Red Diamonds during Japanese visit
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