© AFP Kashima Antlers became the first club from Japan, or indeed Asia, to reach the final of a FIFA Club World Cup after defeating South American champions Atletico Nacional 3-0. Forward Yuma Suzuki, who came through the Kashima youth system, scored the third goal that sealed the victory five minutes from time, just a minute after coming on as a substitute at the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka.
Suzuki’s jubilant reaction had shades of the trademark goal celebration of Real Madrid’s ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo – a player Kashima could face in the final of Japan 2016 on Sunday.
In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com after Wednesday"s semi-final, the rising star of Japanese football was still fizzing with excitement at Kashima’s victory and the prospect of playing against one of his idols in the global club showpiece.
“I’m so thrilled that I scored with my first touch in the game,” Suzuki said of his cool-headed finish from a pinpoint cross by Mu Kanazaki. “Kanazaki and ..
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