Kashima reaches Asian Champions League final for 1st time

SUWON, South Korea (AP) — Serginho scored a late equalizer Wednesday to send Kashima Antlers to the Asian Champions League final for the first time.
The Brazilian midfielder put a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner in the 82nd minute to give the Japanese team a 3-3 draw with South Korean club Suwon Bluewings and a 6-5 victory on aggregate.
Kashima will face Iranian club Persepolis in the final. The first leg will take place in Kashima on Nov. 3, with the