# Urawa Red Diamonds football performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urawa-red-diamonds-football-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-02T13:29:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Urawa Red Diamonds have secured consecutive victories in late August and early September 2026. On August 26, the club achieved its first win under manager Cho Gue-rae, defeating Yamanashi Gakuin University 3-0 in the second round of the Emperor’s Cup. This match featured a standout debut from Eiichi Katayama, who recorded one goal and two assists.

Following this, the team secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Avispa Fukuoka in the fifth round of the J1 League. Despite trailing 2-1 at halftime, Urawa scored two late goals in the 83rd and 85th minutes to win. While the team has demonstrated scoring ability and resilience, manager Cho Gue-rae has expressed dissatisfaction regarding the team’s defensive leadership and ability to prevent opponents from taking the lead.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Urawa Reds secure dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Avispa Fukuoka

Urawa Reds achieved a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League, with late goals from Koutaro Hayashi and Ado Onaiwu securing their second consecutive victory.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/urawa-reds-secure-dramatic-3-2-comeback-victory-over-avispa-fukuoka

### 2026-08-26: Urawa Red Diamonds defeat Yamanashi Gakuin University 3-0 in Emperor's Cup

Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Yamanashi Gakuin University 3-0 in the Emperor's Cup second round, led by Ado Onaiwu's two goals and debutant Eiichi Katayama's one goal and two assists.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/urawa-red-diamonds-defeat-yamanashi-gakuin-university-3-0-in-emperors-cup

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