Yokohama Marinos drew 4-4 with Shonan Bellmare in the J.League on Saturday – a thoroughly entertaining contest that produced all eight goals before the hour mark.
Portuguese striker Hugo Vieira scored a hat-trick for the hosts, but it was his first goal of the afternoon that will be best remembered and please manager Ange Postecoglou – formerly of the Australia national team – the most.
Starting from deep, the Marinos moved the ball around in their own half before working their way upfield.
After passing the ball around like Manchester City – whose owners, coincidentally, have a minority share in Yokohama Marinos – J1 League top scorer Vieira ended up with possession and swivelled before driving a lovely strike into the bottom corner.
Yokohama Marinos are Pep Guardiola's wet dream April 23, 2018
Delightful.
The draw means both sides are now equal on nine points after as many league games.
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