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Amano Jun (35, Yokohama F. Marinos), who played in the K-League in the past, shed tears.
Japan's "The World" said on the 22nd (local time), "Amano led his team to a 5-0 victory with two goals and one assist in the game against Kawasaki Frontale. Immediately after the game, he confessed to his family's recent misfortune through an interview," he reported.
In the eighth round of the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial League EAST, which was held as "Kanagawa Derby", Amano replaced Daiya Dono, who was injured in extra time in the first half, and was replaced at the start of the second half. He scored his team's second goal in the eighth minute of the second half, eight minutes after taking the pitch. He then completed a multi-goal with a fantastic shot in the 17th minute of the second half. In the 33rd minute of the second half, he helped Jason Kignones to a net goal with a corner kick, becoming the No. 1 contributor to the victory.
On his second score, Amano said, "It was really my goal. When I saw the goalkeeper slightly forward, I thought if I kick lightly, it would go in," he said, expressing satisfaction.
In particular, Amano drew attention by bursting into tears he endured immediately after scoring his first goal. "In fact, I had a really hard time over the past week because something unfortunate happened to my family," he said. "The previous match against Mito was not in a mental state to play. However, I managed to make up my mind somehow, and I was able to come this far because of the full help of my colleagues and staff," he said, revealing the reason for his tears.
"As expected, God is watching." I have to continue this performance, he said. "I think today's performance is the best in my career."
Meanwhile, Amano moved to Ulsan HD on loan in 2022 and scored 11 goals and two assists to lead the team to its first K-League championship in 17 years. However, the following year, he suddenly transferred to Jeonbuk Hyundai, his archrival, and shocked fans.
Coach Hong Myung-bo, who was the head coach of Ulsan at the time, said, "Amano is the worst Japanese player I know. "Our Japanese coach (Seigo Ikeda) will also be ashamed of him," he said, strongly criticizing him. Eventually, after failing in Jeonbuk, he returned to Yokohama F. Marinos in 2024.
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