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Itsuki Oda’s 88th-minute goal gave defense-minded Avispa Fukuoka an unlikely 1-0 home win over Nagoya Grampus on Friday in their mid-table J-League first-division clash. Avispa, the J1’s lowest-scoring team, appeared headed for their third consecutive scoreless draw after outwrestling the visitors in front of their goal at Fukuoka’s Best Denki Stadium. Fukuoka’s first goal in five games resulted in their first win since June 30. Grampus’ Danish striker, Kasper Junker, missed two golden opportunities to score in the second half. A pair of precise through passes dissected the Avispa backline, bu…