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Torres' career ends with loss to Iniesta's Vissel
Spain's World Cup-winning striker Fernando Torres ended a glittering 18-year career on Friday with his final match for J-League club Sagan Tosu.
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Fernando Torres hung up his boots on Friday with the final game of his illustrious 18-year career coming against an old teammate.
Fernando Torres scores one, sets up two as Sagan Tosu ease relegation worries
The Spaniard had failed to find the target in seven previous league games but scored one and created the other two in a vital 3-0 win.
Fernando Torres scores first goal in Japan in cup win against Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe
Sagan Tosu won 3-0 with Torres scoring the third goal after 84 minutes.
Fernando Torres: J League goal drought down to Sagan Tosu focus on defence
Fernando Torres may still be seeking a first goal in Japan but the Spanish striker is encouraged by the upturn in Sagan Tosu's results.
Andres Iniesta, Fernando Torres make J-League debuts - but both lose
Iniesta was a second-half substitute for Vissel Kobe's 3-0 loss, while Torres couldn't prevent Sagan Tosu - who are second-bottom - from losing 1-0.
Fernando Torres aiming to put Sagan Tosu on world football's map
Fernando Torres' new team, Sagan Tosu, play in a small city well off the world footballing map. The Spain World Cup winner aims to change all that.
Fernando Torres to pass on MLS, Australia to join Japanese side Sagan Tosu
Torres was part of Spain's 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 winning squads and scored 38 goals in 110 appearances for his country.
Japanese J1 League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 30 | +24 | 58 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 30 | +25 | 56 |
| 3 | Vissel Kobe | 30 | +19 | 55 |
| 4 | Kashima Antlers | 29 | +10 | 49 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 29 | +9 | 48 |
| 6 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 30 | -2 | 44 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 29 | +5 | 41 |
| 8 | FC Tokyo | 30 | -1 | 41 |
| 9 | Nagoya Grampus | 30 | -2 | 40 |
| 10 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 28 | +6 | 39 |
| 11 | Albirex Niigata | 30 | -3 | 39 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 29 | -3 | 38 |
| 13 | Avispa Fukuoka | 30 | -5 | 38 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 29 | +3 | 37 |
| 15 | Kyoto Sanga | 29 | -11 | 37 |
| 16 | Kashiwa Reysol | 29 | -10 | 33 |
| 17 | Shonan Bellmare | 30 | -6 | 32 |
| 18 | Jubilo Iwata | 29 | -13 | 31 |
| 19 | Consadole Sapporo | 30 | -23 | 25 |
| 20 | Sagan Tosu | 30 | -22 | 24 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Marcelo Ryan | 12 | 23 | 0 |
| 24 | Tojiro Kubo | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| 42 | Wataru Harada | 2 | 23 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Cayman Togashi | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| 42 | Wataru Harada | 1 | 23 | 2 |
| 8 | Hikaru Nakahar.. | 1 | 14 | 0 |