Kawasaki Frontale defeats Al Nassr 3-2, reaches ACL final

Kawasaki Frontale advanced to the Asian Champions League final after defeating Saudi club Al Nassr 3-2, with Tatsuya Ito describing the experience of lining up against Cristiano Ronaldo as feeling like 'a video game.' Ito opened the scoring with a spectacular volley and was instrumental in Kawasaki regaining the lead, while Yuto Ozeki and Akihiro Ienaga added to the tally. Despite goals from Sadio Mane and Aiman Yahya for Al Nassr, Kawasaki held on for the win. Ito emphasized the significance of the victory for both the club and Japanese football, noting the opportunity to showcase the J-League's level on an international stage. Kawasaki, considered underdogs after a tough semifinal qualification, will face Al-Ahli in the final. Ito highlighted the inspiration provided by their manager, who motivated the team to make history.