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Tasty! Asano eats a chocolate coin thrown in German fan protests and scores

Bochum forward Takuma Asano has capitalized on Bundesliga protests by eating one of the chocolate coins thrown by fans onto the field and then scoring

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bochum gets first league win with two goals from Japan's Takuma Asano

Bochum has beaten Darmstadt 2-1 to finally win for the first time in the German league this season

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crosses three times Asano took two off target shots and crossed three times inaccurately during Friday's 2-2 draw with Mainz.

Impact Asano was held off the scoresheet despite tying for the team-high with two shots in the match. Asano is a locked in starter for Bochum, but has just three goal involvements on the season while taking five shots, creating two chances and crossing four times in his last three contests.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener against Frieburg Asano assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Asano assisted Goncalo Paciencia in the 15th minute for the opener. In addition to that he completed a dribble and also made a tackle. He has scored twice in eight games this season but this was his first assist of the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Streaky start Asano has scored twice, both in a single game and been shut out elsewhere in the Bundesliga.

Impact Asano is on two goals in seven matches, not an awful return but one that isn't helped by the fact he has only put five shots on target in the other six matches. The striker has started every single match, which is a good sign, but still the offensive production has been lacking, and negative game scripts will continue to plague Asano.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Saturday Asano scored two goals while taking six shots (four on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Asano found the back of the net in first half stoppage time and in the 64th minute scoring both Bochum goals on the day while leading the club with six shots. The goals were the first of the season for Asano as he's started all three league matches thus far in a strike partnership alongside Philipp Hofmann.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots Asano recorded four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Asano stayed active in Saturday's draw, notching four shots and three chances created from his attacking-midfielder role. He found a couple of nice opportunities for goal contributions but was never able to find that final sequence he needed to notch one. The 28-year-old has started the first two games of the season and should keep that role after starting 21 of the 34 matches last season. However, he will need to up his production if Bochum want to have a decent season, notching only five goal contributions in last years campaign.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists Asano had an assist and scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Asano set up Philipp Forster in the 19th minute before scoring himself in the 34th to play a role in Bochum's first two goals. The winger ends the season scoring three goals and providing two assists in 25 appearances while taking 53 shots, crossing 28 times and creating 22 chances.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Saturday Asano had two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Monchengladbach.

Impact Asano sent in four crosses, though none of them were threatening. The winger has only managed three goal contributions across 22 appearances and has been held off the scoresheet since March. Asano will hope to bounce back and finish 2022/23 on a high note as Bochum continue their relegation battle.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy throughout draw Asano generated three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Asano had plenty to do Sunday, bombing forward down the right wing and trying to break down one of the top defenses in the Bundesliga. In the end he wasn't able to make a major difference, though he did add another chance created. Asano has been held to a disappointing three goal contributions in 19 appearances (16 starts), creating just 16 chances in that span.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Asano scores, Bochum stretches Frankfurt's winless run

Japan forward Takuma Asano has scored for Bochum to hold Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-1 in the Bundesliga and stretch the home team’s winless streak to seven games across all competiti...

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores with lone shot Asano scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Asano found the back of the net in the 14th minute, opening the scoring in the match. It was an otherwise quiet performance for Asano, who scored with his lone shot while registering no crosses or chances created. The goal was the forward's second in 17 appearances to go along with one assist.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of year Asano had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing twice (one accurate) during Friday's match against Koln.

Impact Asano set up Erhan Masovic in the 76th minute assisting Bochum's second goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season to go along with one goal in 15 appearances for Asano who subbed off in the 81st minute.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Hoffenheim Asano scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 5-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Asano made just his second start since returning from the World Cup and opened his scoring account of the season when he made it 3-0 for Bochum in the 40th minute. Now fully recovered from the knee injury that almost made him miss the trip to Qatar, the forward will be up for taking a more important role during the second half of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Japan's Takuma Asano scores a GAME-WINNING goal in the 2022 FIFA World Cup | Every Angle

Japan's Takuma Asano scores a GAME-WINNING goal in the 2022 FIFA World Cup | Every Angle

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Fox Sports

Plays second half in loss Asano took two shots (one on goal) and created two chances during the second half of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Costa Rica.

Impact Asano offered some threat but couldn't recreate his winning goal from the opener against Germany. While he might rotate into the lineup for the finale against Spain, Asano's role has been one of a super sub in the first two games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Ronaldo and Neymar seek history

Two of the best players in soccer start World Cup competition Thursday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar both seek history in Qatar

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japan stuns Germany as World Cup underdogs continue to roar

For the second straight tournament, the Germans failed to live up to being the favorite in the first game, falling 2-1 after an incredible c...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Japan stuns Germany as World Cup underdogs continue to roar

Japan's Takuma Asano scores goal vs. Germany in 83' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Japan's Takuma Asano scores goal vs. Germany in 83' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • Fox Sports

Germany vs. Japan Highlights | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Germany vs. Japan Highlights | 2022 FIFA World Cup

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • Fox Sports

Japan's Takuma Asano scores goal vs. Germany in 83' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Japan's Takuma Asano scores goal vs. Germany in 83' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • Fox Sports

Nets stunning winner Asano scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Germany.

Impact Asano came off the bench and scored a brilliant goal beating Manuel Neuer at his near post. The Bochum striker showed just why he's crucial for club and country, changing the game and earning a famous win for Japan. Asano figures to take over in the starting XI when fully fit and capable of going 90 minutes.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half in friendly Asano (knee) played for the first half during Thursday's friendly 2-1 loss to Canada.

Impact Asano looks to be back after missing the better part of two months with a knee injury, skipping nine games at club level before getting called up to Japan's World Cup roster. He now tracks well to get a starting place for Wednesday's opener against Germany.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Asano (knee) participated in Thursday's training session ahead of Saturday's trip to Augsburg.

Impact Asano started over the first six games of the season before suffering an injury that's ruled him out until now. Capable of starting across the midfield, Asano will have a little time left to get fully fit before joining Japan's national team for the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan's World Cup squad

Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS