Lippi wary despite huge away victory

Guangzhou on target for AFC Champions League final after mighty victory in Japan

Marcello Lippi remained cautious about Guangzhou Evergrande's chances of reaching the AFC Champions League final despite its 4-1 rout of Kashiwa Reysol in the semifinal first leg.

The World Cup-winning coach, who also led Juventus to the European Champions League title, was wary of "tough" Kashiwa even after the Chinese champion's emphatic away win late on Wednesday.