Brazilian striker Washington netted his second league goal of the season to salvage a point for Tokyo Verdy in a 2-2 draw with JEF United Chiba in the J. League first division on Sunday.
Satoshi Yamaguchi of Gamba heads a goal past Frontale goalkeeper Seigo Shimokawa in the 89th minute of Sunday's match at World Expo Stadium. Osaka beat Kawasaki 3-2.
Verdy found itself two goals down after just 16 minutes in an entertaining match at Ajinomoto Stadium but Daigo Kobayashi reduced the deficit with a sweet volley and Washington's penalty rounded off the scoring in the 28th minute.
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