Ghanaian forward Abdul-Aziz Yakubu made an electrifying debut for Shimzu Pulse, scoring a pivotal goal in their emphatic win over Thespa Gunma in the Japan J2 League on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Yakubu, who recently joined Shimzu Pulse after leaving Portuguese side Rio Ave, quickly demonstrated his attacking prowess. The match began with high intensity as Carlinhos Junior opened the scoring in the 20th minute, thanks to a brilliant assist from Takashi Inui.
Shimzu Pulse maintained their momentum, with Zento Uno adding a second goal just seven minutes later, finishing off a well-placed pass from Reon Yamahara. Teruki Hara further extended the lead to 3-0 before halftime, again with an assist from Inui.
In the 75th minute, Yakubu marked his debut with a spectacular goal, receiving a pinpoint pass from Shinya Yajima and calmly slotting the ball into the net, securing a comprehensive victory for Shimzu Pulse.
This win propels Shimzu Pulse to the top of the league table with 55 points, surpassing Yokohama after 26 games and bolstering their ambitions for the season.
