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Europe Wrap: Mitoma hitting the heights; Hubner’s day to remember

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January 13, 2026

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Kuala Lumpur: Kaoru Mitoma scored for the first time since returning from injury as Brighton held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in the English Premier League.

Indonesia international Justin Hubner scored his first goal in professional football and his first Eredivise goal for Fortuna Sittard, ensuring the 22-year-old won’t forget January 11, 2026 in a hurry.

Other Asian stars added to their goal and assist tally across major European leagues, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.


England: Mitoma to Brighton’s rescue

Japan midfielder Kaoru Mitoma picked up his just his second English Premier League goal of the season with a 60th-minute equaliser for Brighton in their 1-1 stalemate with Manchester City, who started Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov. .....



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