On 11 December 2010 , Spiranovic joined Urawa on a permanent basis after the Japanese club bought out his contract after a very impressive first season in J1 despite frequent injuries . Due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in March , Spiranovic returned to Australia as the J-League had been suspended until April 2011 . On 22 June 2011 , Spiranovic returned from a one-match suspension , due to receiving consecutive yellow cards in two separate games , and played a full game in defence as Urawa Red Diamonds claimed a much-needed 3 – 0 victory over Avispa Fukuoka . His efforts in defence drew praise from under-pressure Urawa boss Zeljko Petrovic , as Urawa were stuck in mid-table for most of the J-League season . On 15 July , two days after Urawa beat fifth placed side Kawasaki Frontale 2 – 0 at home , it was published by FourFourTwo Australia that Spiranovic was delighted to finally be enjoying regular injury-free first-team action , however , admitted his frustration by the struggles of his club during the J-League season as Urawa had only recorder just three J-League wins at the time . Spiranovic continued his fine form playing 90 minute games in defence as Urawa would record three wins in the same week . A 2 – 0 win to Ventforet Kofu on 23 July , a 2 – 1 J. League Cup win to Montedio Yamagata on 27 July and a 1 – 0 away victory to Kawasaki Frontale on 30 July ensured Urawa 's winning streak where which the side had been undefeated for nine consecutive games
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Matthew Spiranovic