Football: Gamba edged Consadole 2-1 in first leg of J League Cup semis

Gamba Osaka edged Consadole Sapporo 2-1 at home in the first leg of the J League Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. Following a goalless half, Gamba took the lead thanks to Takashi Usami's goal in the 74th minute from 12 yards out. Kim Min Tae got the equaliser from close range in the 87th minute and the contest seemed headed for a draw until Shu Kurata scored the winner in the fifth minute of added time. The teams meet again on 13th October for the second leg in Sapporo.