Substitute Jin Hanato struck one minute to time as Yokohama F. Marinos extended their perfect start to the J.League season to six games with a 2-1 victory over Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.
Hanato opened his 2013 account after coming on late for Manabu Saito, pouncing on a loose ball from captain Shunsuke Nakamura's corner. Marinos drew first blood through Seitaro Tomisawa just before the intermission, and Yusuke Tanaka netted for winless Frontale.
"I was hoping I could score the winner and be the hero," said the 22-year-old Hanato, who was on loan to Giravanz Kitakyushu last season. "I don't even remember the goal. I just hit it with all my might."