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J-League Team of the Week Round 5: Urawa Reds, Sanfrecce Hiroshima & Nagoya Grampus out in force
Apr 9, 2012 9:30:00 AM
The fifth round of the J-League season was full of surprises and come-from-behind triumphs, as Goal.com picks out this week's top players in a 3-5-2 formation
| Bet: | Returns: | Shonan £44.00 | Draw £37.50 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima £17.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Shonan £40.00 | Draw £35.00 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima £18.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Shonan £45.00 | Draw £37.50 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima £17.50 |
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| J-League Team Of The Week: Week 5 Weekly Roundup |
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| GOALKEEPER |
Seigo Narazaki
Nagoya Grampus
| The Grampus and national team veteran held high-flying Sagan Tosu scoreless, making several big saves in the second half. Narazaki's standout performance topped that of FC Tokyo's Shuichi Gonda, Sanfrecce's Shunsaku Nishikawa, and Reds' Nobuhiro Kato. |
| DEFENDERS |
 Keisuke Tsuboi Urawa Reds |
 Masato Morishige FC Tokyo |
 Takahiro Masukawa Nagoya Grampus |
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Morishige was an instant selection after leading short-handed FC Tokyo to a victory not only through clutch defending, but through his last-minute header on a set piece. On the sides, Tsuboi earned his spot thanks to a steady performance while Masukawa's defensive cover greatly assisted his team-mates. |
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| MIDFIELDERS |
 Mihail Mikic Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
 Kosuke Yamamoto Jubilo Iwata |
 Kim Bo-Kyung Cerezo Osaka |
 Yosuke Kashiwagi Urawa Reds |
 Marcio Richardes Urawa Reds |
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| At the centre of midfield is Yamamoto, who scored Jubilo's second goal in their clash against league leaders Vegalta. To his right, Mikic sent several well-timed crosses that turned into offensive opportunities, while Bo-Kyung scored two goals from the left-hand side. In front of them are two Reds players; Kashiwagi showed his skills at both ends of the pitch while Richardes scored their second goal of the match and showed a return to form. |
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| FORWARDS |
 Wilson Vegalta Sendai |
 Hisato Sato Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
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| Sato not only scored his 100th J-League Division 1 goal, but impressed throughout the match with his high-quality play. Sendai's Wilson was a late saviour after his end-of-the-game strike salvaged a 3-3 draw with Jubilo. |
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Shonan Bellmare - Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Shimizu S-Pulse - Vegalta Sendai
- Oita Trinita - Jubilo Iwata
- Kashima Antlers - F.C. Tokyo
- Cerezo Osaka - Nagoya Grampus
Shonan Bellmare
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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