TOKYO (AP) - Gamba Osaka squandered a chance to take over top spot in the J-League after drawing with Shimizu S-Pulse 1-1 at home on Friday.
Gamba tied with Urawa in the standings, two behind leaders Kashima Antlers, who beat Reds 1-0 on Thursday.
Tiago Alves gave Shimizu the lead soon after the break, then Shu Kurata leveled for the hosts less than 10 minutes later.
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