CHIBA -- Seiichiro Maki is not going to give up on a World Cup place without a fight.

News photoYokohama F. Marinos forward Tatsuhiko Kubo fights for the ball with Nagoya Grampus Eight goalkeeper Seigo Narazaki during Wednesday's J. League match in Toyota, Aichi Pref.

The JEF United Chiba striker sent another reminder to Zico that he should be in the squad for Germany with a stunning strike in a 2-0 win over Urawa Reds on Wednesday.