YOKOHAMA -- Jubilo Iwata drew first blood in the race for the new J. League championship with a controversial 1-0 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos at Nissan Stadium on Saturday.
Jubilo iwata midfielder Takashi Fukunishi (light jersey with his back to the camera) scores the winner in the 90th minute on the opening day of play in the J. League season Saturday at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. Jubilo beat the defending champion F. Marinos 1-0 on the goal, which Fukunishi appeared to punch in with his hand.
The match was heading for a goalless draw when Jubilo midfielder Takashi Fukunishi scored the winner in the 90th minute with what appeared to be a clear handball.