Shunsuke Nakamura scored a trademark free kick and Kengo Kawamata also hit the target as Jubilo Iwata beat Omiya Ardija 2-1 on Saturday to claim their first win of the J. League season.
Former Celtic playmaker Nakamura, who joined Jubilo from Yokohama F. Marinos over the winter, staked his new team to a fifth-minute lead before Kawamata, who also arrived over the offseason from Nagoya Grampus, doubled the advantage two minutes into the second half.
Omiya substitute Shintaro Shimizu pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute to set up a tense finale at Nack 5 Stadium, but Jubilo held on for their first win, having opened the new season with a draw and a defeat.
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