Antlers easily down Jets as Sanfrecce need penalties to beat Chiangrai

Soccer Feb 19, 2019

Antlers easily down Jets as Sanfrecce need penalties to beat Chiangrai

Kashima Antlers will have the chance to defend their Asian Champions League title after qualifying for the continental club tournament with a 4-1 demolition of Australian side Newcastle Jets on Tuesday. Brazilian forward Serginho scored a second-half brace in the ACL playoff at Kashima Stadium ...

Substitute Patric powers Sanfrecce's win over Marinos

Soccer / J. League Apr 11, 2018

Substitute Patric powers Sanfrecce's win over Marinos

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 ...

Soccer / J. League Jun 1, 2017

Gamba to part ways with injured Patric

Gamba Osaka forward Patric will leave the club at the end of the month because the injured marksman's contract won't be renewed, the team announced on Thursday. The 29-year-old, who scored 23 goals in 71 league games since 2014 for Gamba, was ruled out for ...

Gamba's Patric considering Japanese citizenship

Soccer / J. League Jan 9, 2016

Gamba's Patric considering Japanese citizenship

Gamba Osaka's Brazilian striker Patric is considering applying for Japanese citizenship with an eye on playing for Japan at the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia, Brazilian media reported Friday. The 28-year-old Patric joined Gamba in July 2014 and played a pivotal role in helping ...

Patric brace helps Gamba retain Emperor's Cup

Soccer Jan 1, 2016

Patric brace helps Gamba retain Emperor's Cup

by Gus Fielding

Brazilian striker Patric scored twice as Gamba Osaka retained the Emperor's Cup with a 2-1 win over Urawa Reds in the final in Tokyo on Friday, the last day of the Japanese soccer season. Patric, who was also on target in Gamba's 3-1 extra-time win ...