VIDEO: Watch Abdul-Aziz Yakubu's goal for Shimizu S-Pulse in victory over Ventforet Kofu
Ghana striker Abdul-Aziz Yakubu came off the bench to score for Shimizu S-Pulse in their 3-0 victory over Ventforet Kofu on matchday 27 of the Japan J2 League on Saturday.The 25-year-old has scored in back-to-back games as a substitute, tallying two goals in four appearances in the league.Yakubu entered the match in the 83rd minute, replacing Koya Kitagawa, and made an immediate impact during his brief time on the field.He signed for Shimizu S-Pulse this summer after his contract with Rio Ave expired.Carlinhos Junior put Shimizu S-Pulse ahead in the 32nd minute with an assist from Reon Yamahara.Lucas Braga extended the lead to 2-0 in the 57th minute, following a strong first-half performance.Yakubu completed the scoring in the 90th minute, finishing from a tight angle after receiving a pass from Shinya Yajima.With this win, Shimizu S-Pulse tops the J2 League table with 58 points from 27 games as they aim for promotion to the Japanese top tier.See the goal below:
Ghana striker Abdul-Aziz Yakubu came off the bench to score for Shimizu S-Pulse in their 3-0 victory over Ventforet Kofu on matchday 27 of the Japan J2 League on Saturday.
The 25-year-old has scored in back-to-back games as a substitute, tallying two goals in four appearances in the league.
Yakubu entered the match in the 83rd minute, replacing Koya Kitagawa, and made an immediate impact during his brief time on the field.
He signed for Shimizu S-Pulse this summer after his contract with Rio Ave expired.
Carlinhos Junior put Shimizu S-Pulse ahead in the 32nd minute with an assist from Reon Yamahara.
Lucas Braga extended the lead to 2-0 in the 57th minute, following a strong first-half performance.
Yakubu completed the scoring in the 90th minute, finishing from a tight angle after receiving a pass from Shinya Yajima.
With this win, Shimizu S-Pulse tops the J2 League table with 58 points from 27 games as they aim for promotion to the Japanese top tier.
See the goal below:
