Japan-based Aussie Eddy Bosnar scored for J.League strugglers JEF United Chiba on Wednesday in a handy 2-2 draw at surprise highflyers Albirex Niigata.Bosnar, who has played every minute of United's campaign so far this season, scored his first goal of the term early in the second-half of the contest.
The former Everton and Dinamo Zagreb defender headed home from a corner on 52 minutes after Albirex had taken the lead through Brazilian midfielder Marcio Richardes in the first-half following a fine move.
But United, who are likely to have a relegation battle on their hands this season, won a corner kick early in the second-half and the resulting cross tempted Albirex shot-stopper Takashi Kitano to come off his line only to be left flapping at air when Bosnar rose highest at the back-post and headed into an unguarded net.
Barely two minutes later though, Bosnar had his head in his hands after allowing Albirex hitman Hideo Oshima to outjump him and restore Niigata's lead.
Oshima's goal sent the Albirex crowd, one of the biggest in Japan, into raptures but the visitors would get the last laugh.
On 85 minutes, former Kashima Antlers forward Masaki Fukai did well on the left-wing to attract three defenders before passing to Tomi Shimomura who got in a cross which Daisuke Saito converted with his head.
The point doesn't really help United's cause as they slip down to 17th on the league table ahead of Saturday's visit of champions Kashima.
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