KAWASAKI -- Hisato Sato scored a brilliant hat trick in front of Japan coach Ivica Osim as Sanfrecce Hiroshima drew 3-3 away to Kawasaki Frontale in the J. League on Saturday.
Antlers midfielder Fabio Santos (far right) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game's first
goal in the 33rd minute against Cerezo Osaka at Nagai Stadium on Saturday night. The game ended in a 1-1
draw.
KYODO PHOTOSanfrecce's Sato put himself in the frame for a place in the Japan team that plays Ghana on Wednesday by putting Hiroshima ahead three times in the match, but Frontale battled back each time to share the spoils at Todoroki Stadium.