Ritsu Doan showed his flair before being subbed during Gamba Osaka's 1-1 draw with Kawasaki Frontale on Sunday in the J. League, while Daichi Kamada set up the opener in Sagan Tosu's 2-1 home win over Urawa Reds before their impending moves to Europe.
Nineteen-year-old Doan, who scored three goals at the recent Under-20 World Cup in South Korea — including a stunning solo effort against Italy — showed some deft touches with his favorite left foot before he came off in the 64th minute in his last appearance ahead of a loan move to Groningen.
"I'm sorry to be leaving the club at this moment, but I'm grateful to my teammates and all of you for letting me," said the Gamba youth product before the home crowd at Suita Stadium. "I can stand here thanks to all of you. I'll do my best over there."