Nagoya Grampus and Albirex Niigata took big steps toward reaching the final of Japan’s Levain Cup on Wednesday with sizable first-leg victories. At Yokohama’s Nissan Stadium, Nagoya Grampus beat Yokohama F Marinos 3-1. The visitors went ahead before a quarter of an hour had passed on goals from Keiya Shiihashi and Kennedy Egbus Mikuni. Anderson Lopes pulled one back for the hosts in the 31st minute, only for Yuya Yamagishi to complete the scoring with a 76th-minute goal. At Niigata’s Denka Big Swan Stadium, Albirex, looking to reach their first league cup final, hammered Kawasaki Frontale 4-1….