"The imagination in the cartoon becomes a reality." Mittoma 'Cheerful' is excited for Japan, ··Excited by the double-digit goal in a single Premier League season for the first time
"The imagination in the cartoon becomes a reality." Mittoma 'Cheerful' is excited for Japan, ··Excited by the double-digit goal in a single Premier League season for the first time
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Kaoru Mitoma (28, Brighton) became the first Japanese player to score double-digit points in the English Premier League on his birthday. Brighton defeated Liverpool, the winner of the league, by banking on Mitoma's goal. Japanese media and soccer fans were excited, calling it a "pleasure" for the fantasy in cartoons to come true.
Brighton came from behind to beat Liverpool 3-2 in the 37th round of the 2024-25 EPL at Palmer American Express Stadium in England on the 20th.
When his team was losing 1-2, Mitoma played as a substitute in the 20th minute of the second half and scored an equalizer in the fourth minute. It was Mitoma's 10th goal of this season and his 20th in the EPL.
Mitoma, who has been wearing a Brighton jersey since the 2022-23 season, became the first Japanese Premier League player to score double-digit points in a single season.
Brighton, which had no loss in four consecutive matches (three wins and one draw), ranked eighth with 15 wins, 13 draws, and nine losses (58 points). Liverpool (83) has recorded no win (one draw and two losses) in three consecutive matches.
Liverpool led the game until the first half.
Liverpool took the lead in the first nine minutes with a first goal from Harvey Elliott, who was helped by Conor Bradley. Brighton balanced 1-1 with Yasin Ayari's goal in the 32nd minute of the first half, but Liverpool took the lead again in the 46th minute with a wonder goal from Dominique Sobosley.
However, the trend changed in the 20th minute of the second half when Mitoma played as a substitute.
Mitoma scored the equalizer in the 24th minute of the second half during a counterattack. Mitoma, who was advancing after receiving the ball, passed to Danny Welbeck in front of the goal. Welbeck's left-footed attempt was then blocked by the goalkeeper, and Mitoma finished the ball in the air with his left foot. Brighton, who gained momentum, succeeded in turning the tables in the 40th minute of the second half. Matt O'Reilly passed from the left side of the penalty area to the other side, and Jack Hinshlewood kicked it with his right foot.
Brighton then defended Liverpool's counterattack well and secured a thrilling come-from-behind victory at home. 온라인카지노
Japanese media made headlines at the news of Mitoma's goal. "Mitoma became the first Japanese to score double-digit points in the Premier League with an acrobatic goal," Japanese media Football Zone said. "He also scored his 20th Premier League goal to lead his team to victory." "Mitoma was the first Japanese to achieve the feat," Football Digest said. "Liverpool Endo Wataru also played as a substitute, which led to a showdown between the Japanese." Thousands of fans expressed their joy in the comments. One fan said, "It's like a dream that a Japanese player scored double-digit points in the Premier League. My imagination in the cartoon has become a reality. I look forward to next year's World Cup."