The FC Tokyo striker's five goals played a major part in Japan advancing to the semi-finals and booking a spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup Indonesia 2023.
🌟𝗬𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿🌟
— #ACBeachSoccer (@afcasiancup) March 18, 2023
5️⃣ goals in 5️⃣ matches 👏
🇯🇵Naoki Kumata wins the Yili Top Goalscorer award at #AFCU20 🔝#YiliTopGoalscorers pic.twitter.com/xcc3QnCaV1
The 18-year-old scored both goals as Japan came from behind to defeat China PR 2-1 in their opening Group D match. .....
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