Captain Takuya Yamada scored twice as Tokyo Verdy came from two goals down to hold 10-man Nagoya Grampus Eight in a thrilling 4-4 draw in the J. League on Sunday.
Kashiwa Reysol midfielder Tomokazu Myojin (left) battles Jubilo Iwata forward Ryoichi Maeda for the ball during the first half of their J. League match at Jubilo Iwata Stadium.
Leading 4-2 at the interval, Nagoya had Tomoyuki Sakai sent off in the 56th minute and Verdy capitalized on its numerical advantage as Cameroon striker Patrick Mboma reduced the deficit with a stunning volley before Yamada grabbed his second of the match 19 minutes from time to earn a point.
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