Football: Kobe snatch 1-1 draw against Tokushima with late equalizer
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송고시간 2021-03-07 03:55
Yuki Kakita (19) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opening goal for Tokushima Vortis in their 1-1 draw at home to Vissel Kobe in the J-League first division on March 6, 2021. (Photo by=Kyodo)
[Asia News Communication = Reporter Reakkana] Japanese Football player Ryuho Kikuchi struck late to save a 1-1 draw Saturday for Vissel Kobe against Tokushima Vortis, who have yet to notch up their first win following promotion back to the J-League first division.
The hosts were ready for victory thanks to a superb 75th-minute goal from Yuki Kakita at Pocari Sweat Stadium, but Kikuchi spoiled the party with just three minutes left in regulation. The equalizer was the first career J1 goal for the 24-year-old center-back, who joined Kobe from second-division Renofa Yamaguchi last year. After the Tokushima defense failed to clear a corner kick, goalkeeper Naoto Kamifukumoto parried a Kyogo Furuhashi shot straight into the path of Kikuchi, who netted from directly in front.