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Michael Olunga back to scoring ways in Japan

Kashiwa Reysol's Kenyan striker Michael Olunga (centre) in action against Yokoham F. Marinos in the Levain Cup at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium on October 7, 2020.

Photo credit: Pool
Geofrey Anene

By  Geoffrey Anene

Contributor

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Olunga equalized from the corner-kick before midfielder Yuta Kamiya turned the game on its head after scoring Kashiwa’s second goal in the 53rd minute. Kamiya complete a sublime pass from midfielder Ataru Esaka.
  • Kashiwa was on course to register their third straight win against Shonan before two late goals fromTemma Matsuda and Naoki Ishihara put Kashiwa to the sword.

Kenyan international Michael Olunga returned to scoring ways as Kashiwa Reysol lost 3-2 loss to Shonan Bellmare in Japanese top-tier league at Shonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka on Sunday.

The J1 League August Player of Month, who was not on target in the previous fixture against Urawa Red Diamonds, netted his 22nd goal of the season in the 22nd minute. He headed in a corner-kick from Brazilian Cristiano.

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