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Olunga: Kenya forward scores as Kashiwa Reysol see off Iniesta’s Vissel Kobe

Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga netted his 12th goal of the J1 League season when he helped Kashiwa Reysol beat Vissel Kobe 3-2 on Wednesday.

Olunga found the back of the net in 77th minute to help Kashiwa Reysol get the lead after going behind in the 45th minute.

Vissel Kobe got the opener through Yuta Goke in the 45th minute but the visitors quickly equalised in the first minute of the second half via Hayato Nakama’s goal. Hiromu Mitsumaru was the provider for the assist that ensured the scores were level.

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Olunga, who is a clear contender for the Golden Boot now, can thank Sachiro Toshima for the assist he provided for his 12th league goal deep in the second half.