Ryuji Bando sent Japan coach Ivica Osim a reminder of his goal-scoring talents as Gamba Osaka came from behind to beat Ventforet Kofu 2-1 away in the J. League first division on Saturday.
Gamba Osaka forward Magno Alves scores the winning goal in the 83rd minute during the J. League
first-division match against Ventforet Kofu on Saturday at Kose Sports Park Stadium. Gamba won 2-1.
KYODO PHOTOStruggling Kofu looked set to collect their first league points of the season after Brazilian striker Alberto had given the home side a 38th-minute lead at Kose Sports Park.
But Bando, dropped by Osim for Japan's friendly against Peru last weekend, responded with a 74th-minute equalizer just moments after replacing Akihiro Ienaga and then set up Magno Alves' winner in the 83rd minute to ensure Gamba preserved their perfect start to the campaign with a maximum 12 points from four games.