Nagoya Grampus forward Kimura Yudai (24) showed great revenge to his former club. He transferred from Tokyo V on the 4th and started in his first official game in just nine days. They contributed to a comeback victory of 2-1, earning the final eight for the first time in two years.

It was the 26th minute of the first half, trailing by one point. He won the fight in front of the goal against a right cross from FW Nagai and made a strong header. Midfielder Uchida scored an equalising goal when the opposing goalkeeper responded to a loose ball that had been knocked forward.

He made a strong presence at Tokyo V with 10 goals last season. However, this season, he has reached number 10, he has struggled with two goals in 20 games. He once let go of the traditional ace number that Ramos Rui once carried on his back and transferred. “Normally, it wouldn't be applauded,” he said.

After his comeback victory, he ran up to the stands where his former club supporters were and bowed for about five seconds. In the rainy applause, he expressed his determination, “I want to evolve what I learned at Verdi more.”[Izumi Kotaro]

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