TOKYO (Reuters) - Urawa Red Diamonds coach Maciej Skorza remains wary of the attacking threat posed by Asian Champions League holders Al Hilal as his side prepare for the second leg of the final at Saitama Stadium on Saturday.
Shinzo Koroki's second half goal earned the Japanese side a 1-1 draw in Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium last week and, with the away goals rule in effect, that means a 0-0 draw would be enough to earn Urawa a third Asian title.
"It was also our lack of experience playing in games like that. Al Hilal are playing more in games like this, they are more experienced and can stay calm. The Reds are aiming to become the first Japanese club to be crowned Asian champions for a third time, having previously won the title in 2007 and 2017.
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