FUKUROI, Shizuoka Pref. -- Mitsuo Ogasawara scored a David Beckham-style wonder goal as Japan beat Finland 2-0 in a friendly at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Saturday.
Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo celebrates after scoring
the first goal of the game in the second half action against
Finland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Saturday. Japan won
2-0.
The 26-year-old midfielder wowed the crowd on 57 minutes with a looping shot from inside his own half that sailed over stranded 'keeper Mikko Kaven, emulating the famous goal Beckham scored for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996.