Harambee Stars forward Michael Olunga added two goals to his tally in Kashiwa Reysol 3-2 loss to Kashima Antlers on Saturday.
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Olunga as he ran clear in the J1 League Golden Boot race but on a day Kashiwa Reysol lost a vital match.
Olunga, who failed to break Julio Salinas league record of scoring in eight consecutive matches on August 23, when they drew 0-0 with Oita Trinita, scored his goals in the second half.
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The Spaniard - who was turning out for Yokohama Marinos - had set the record in the 1997/1998 season.