With his team in second place in the J. League and at the quarterfinal stage of the AFC Champions League, it would appear things are looking rosy for Holger Osieck and Urawa Reds.

Kashima Antlers advanced to the J-League championship playoff final with a 1-0 win against Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday, with Mu Kanazaki heading in the winning goal in the 50th minute ...