A second-half brace from super sub Patric helped Sanfrecce Hiroshima to beat visiting Yokohama F. Marinos 3-1 Wednesday night and maintain their lead at the top of the J. League table.
Having entered with the score tied 1-1 midway through the second half, the big Brazilian bagged a poacher's goal in the 79th minute before doubling the lead in the final minute of regulation at Edion Stadium with a spectacular long-distance strike.
Running full tilt while leading a counterattack, the 189-cm forward chipped Marinos goalkeeper Hiroki Iikura from 25 meters out after spotting the custodian off his goal line.