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The Japanese archipelago is being shaken by the "Mitoma craze".
This is because after Kaoru Mitoma scored a fantastic goal, praise is pouring in from the UK.
Mitoma's Brighton won 3-0 against Chelsea in the 25th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Brighton American Express Stadium in England on the 15th (Korea time). He won two consecutive Chelsea games over the past six days.
In this game, Mitoma played the top contributor. It was a success. In the match, Mitoma received a long kick pass from the goalkeeper while rushing into the gate in the 26th minute of the first half, beating the opponent's defender, digging into the penalty box after a fantastic first touch and shaking the net with a picturesque winding shot. After Mitoma's opening goal, Brighton overwhelmed their opponents and added two more goals to finish with a complete victory.
It was also a hot topic for Brighton, ranked 10th in the league, to win a complete victory over Chelsea, ranked 4th, but the scene of the first goal, such as Mitoma's work, became a big topic in the UK.
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| Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - February 14, 2025 Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma celebrates scoring their first goal with Brighton & Hove Albion's Georginio Rutter REUTERS/Ian Walton EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.. |
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| Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Chelsea in Brighton, England, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) |
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Mitoma received a 10-point score in his post-match player rating in an unusual move. British media 'SussexWorld ' is the best goal ever made on the field after giving Mitoma a rating of 10 points. Nice first touch and a fitting finish. 'Mitoma is a star.
There was also a series of praise from the English football legend. Live legend Jamie Carragher is known for his cool-headed assessment, which is usually stingy with praise when commentating on football. However, it is said that he became more flexible in front of Mitoma's 'work'.
According to 'Sky Sports' Carragher was an incredible play. Mitoma's touch on the day was the best in the EPL this season. I felt like I was watching Lionel Messi. I'm not just saying it. Mitoma was a genius," he praised.
In addition, British media such as the BBC continue to praise Mitoma. As a result, Japanese media are constantly pouring out such local reactions, heightening the 'Mitoma craze', and Japanese soccer fans are also spending weekends enthusiastic about Mitoma.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
