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2025 J1 Promotion Play-off Semifinals
"JEF United Chiba vs. RB Omiya Ardija"

17-year-old Makoto Himeno's super goal.

(Scene from 0:06 in the video)
The technique to trap a pass coming from behind that arrived slightly short without losing his own speed, and the mentality, physicality, and skill to score a goal in that specific spot while being sandwiched by opposing defenders from both sides with a "1, 2, 3" rhythm.
(Scene from 0:03 in the video: Before receiving the pass from behind, a gap momentarily opened between the opposing right CB and left SB, and his tactical eye to immediately spot that and move into it at top speed was also amazing. Also, when taking the shot, it looks like he didn't check the opposing goalkeeper's position, but did he check it with his peripheral vision, or was it just intuition? Or did he choose that shot trajectory by instinct? In any case, with opposing defenders on his left and right and the relationship between himself and the ball, he had to find the shot trajectory from the goalkeeper's standing position. A 17-year-old player who executed the entire sequence of movements from perception to execution without losing his own speed, moment by moment... he is terrifyingly talented.)

Also, the score at this time was "2-3" with Chiba chasing, so if he scored, it would become "3-3," making it a goal that would significantly advance them toward reaching the J1 promotion play-off final.

Makoto Himeno, a super goal in his 17-year-old debut match.
I want him to tear it up next season for JEF United Chiba, who have returned to the J1 stage.

(*This video was shared from the official J.League YouTube channel)