Other Asian stars also grabbed a share of the spotlight, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.
Belgium: Taniguchi, Saito’s day to remember
Sint-Truiden’s Japan international Shogo Taniguchi bagged the first goal and compatriot Keisuke Goto assisted the second in a 2-1 win over RAAL La Louvière. Their teammate and international Ryotaro Ito and countrymen Leo Kokubo and Taiga Hata all started while Kaito Matsuzawa stepped on in the 70th minute. .....
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