Torres scores first Sagan Tosu goal in Iniesta reunion

Former Spain striker Fernando Torres struck in an Emperor's Cup clash with Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe.

Published : Aug 23, 2018 07:11 IST

Fernando Torres came off the bench to score his first goal for Sagan Tosu on Wednesday, breaking his duck for the J.League club.

Torres is yet to score in seven league appearances for the club he joined after his Atletico Madrid contract ran out at the end of the 2017-18 season.

But, the former Spain international was on target as Sagan knocked Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe out of the Emperor's Cup with a 3-0 home win.

Sagan was already in front when substitute Torres made sure of his side's progression by tucking in a sweet low finish after brilliant play on the wing from Akito Fukuta.

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Iniesta did not start the tie either, but the Barcelona icon has had a more successful start to life in the J. League than Torres.

The 34-year-old has already scored twice for his new club, with Vissel Kobe fourth in the table, while Torres' Sagan languish in 16th.

 

Torres also marked the reunion with his former international teammate on social media.

 

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