In the Argentine first division, Japan international teammate Naohiro Takahara opened his account for Boca Juniors, who whipped Lanus 6-1 in Buenos Aries on Sunday.
At Bombonera Stadium, Takahara saw his initial shot parried but made no mistake with his second attempt, slotting home Boca's sixth in the 70th minute to complete the rout and become the first Japanese player to score in the Argentine Apertura.