Brazilian midfielder Leo Silva made an early bid for goal of the season as the Kashima Antlers came back to beat table-topping Nagoya Grampus 2-1 in the J. League on Friday night.

The 33-year-old attacker struck the winner with nine minutes left at Kashima Stadium, picking up the ball near the center circle and scything his way past five defenders before beating goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak from close range.

The visitors, who came into the match with four wins from five, were the more impressive side for most of the contest and will return home to Aichi Prefecture regretting missed opportunities.