Former Japan striker Hisato Sato set a new J-League scoring record Sunday when he netted the 158th goal of his career in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 1-1 draw at Nagoya Grampus.

The record came a day after Kawasaki Frontale forward Yoshito Okubo tied Sato and former Japan international Masashi Nakayama on 157 goals.

Sato's effort was a scruffy one, credited to him after a shot from Kosei Shibasaki deflected off the 33-year-old and into the net.

"It wasn't very pretty but I guess it's typical of the type of goals I score," said Sato, who has helped champions Hiroshima win three J-League titles in the past four years.

Elsewhere, former Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd fired a late winner as promoted Jubilo Iwata upset Urawa Reds 2-1 away in front of a 44,000-strong crowd in Saitama north of Tokyo.

Gamba Osaka, domestic treble winners two seasons ago, scraped a 1-0 win at Ventforet Kofu for their first win of the fledgling campaign. FC Tokyo won 2-1 away to northern Japanese side Vegalta Sendai.

Last season's second division champions Omiya Ardija head the table after two games with a perfect six points following their 2-0 home win over Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday.