Kubo wins Kirin Cup before returning to Real Sociedad

Japan won the Kirin Cup with Kubo starting in the final against New Zealand; he returns to Real Sociedad this week.

Take Kubo helped Japan win the Kirin Cup, starting in the final against New Zealand. Japan fell behind early but equalized before halftime, then secured a 2-1 victory in the 71st minute to claim the trophy. Kubo played over an hour before being substituted. He now returns to Real Sociedad to rejoin the squad ahead of Sunday's home match against Deportivo de La Coruña.