Second-half goals from Japan internationals Takayuki Suzuki and Mitsuo Ogasawara helped high-flying Kashima Antlers come from behind to scramble a 2-2 draw away to Albirex Niigata in the J. League on Saturday.
Albirex Niigata Midfielder Fabinho scores a goal in the 46th minute of Saturday's J. League first-division match against Kashima Antlers at Niigata Stadium. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Two strikes in quick succession at the start of the second half from Brazilian Fabinho and defender Yasushi Kita put Niigata in the driving seat at Big Swan before Suzuki sparked Kashima's comeback by slotting home from the penalty spot in the 66th minute.
Suzuki's spot kick reduced the deficit after Kita's outstanding solo effort in the 49th minute and dead-ball specialist Ogasawara grabbed the equalizer with a trademark free-kick 17 minutes from time.