Celtic star Daizen Maeda continued his scoring form as he nodded home for Japan.
The Parkhead winger, 26, netted his side's sixth goal in a thumping 7-0 triumph over China.
Maeda did not start in the World Cup qualifier but stepped off the bench after 63 minutes.
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— ジェームズ ⚡️ (@MaedaMealOfThat) September 5, 2024
Despite his cameo role, Maeda did make an impact for his country as he scored a header with three minutes left.
Reims winger Junya Ito curled an inviting ball towards the back post where Maeda burst into space to power it home.
Maeda had shown a serious turn of pace to leave his marker trailing as he notched for Japan.
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The goal for the Samurai Blue comes just days after Maeda opened the scoring for Celtic against Rangers.
Maeda had turned home after just 17 minutes at Parkhead in the 3-0 win on Sunday before jetting out to meet his Japan team-mates in Saitama.
Supporters also noticed Maeda's new haircut with the winger sporting a darker shade on international duty. He appears to have dyed his hair a silver shade after being blond at the weekend.
One fan wrote: "New Hair, Same Outcome."
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