Brazilian defender Fabio struck a dramatic late equalizer moments after coming off the bench to rescue a point for Yokohama F. Marinos in a 1-1 draw at home to Kashima Antlers in the J. League on Friday.

Takuya Nozawa's superbly taken goal looked to have earned Antlers all three points, but Fabio, who had just entered the fray for compatriot Marquinhos, smashed home in the fifth minute of injury time to give his side a share of the spoils.

"A goal was exactly what was required in that situation and that is what makes it so special," said Fabio.