Brosque, who left Sydney FC for Shimizu in February, has only made 12 J.League appearances since the move after the top flight was postponed for over a month following the March 11 natural disaster in Japan.

However, Brosque, who has scored four goals for his new club, has found some form recently scoring twice in his past three games.

The 27-year-old Australian forward told Orange-TV the delay to the J.League season had actually helped him find his feet at Shimizu.

“In a way it helped on the football side of things as we had many trial games where I was able to get used the football in this country,” said Brosque.

“This year I've played in a different position to what I'm used to. I normally play as a striker, but this year I've played in midfield.

“That's why all those trial games we played was good for me to get used to playing a new position. Now I'm feeling a lot more comfortable.”

Former Feyenoord player Brosque added he has been enjoying life in Japan, with the club making him feel welcome in Japan.

“Japanese life so far has been excellent. I'm very happy with everything the club has done for me and my family,” said Brosque.

“They've done everything for us to settle as quick as possible. Shizuoka is a beautiful place, so I'm really enjoying life in Japan so far.”

Brosque, who scored in Wednesday's 3-2 home defeat to Kawasaki Frontale, hit a dramatic stoppage-time winner from the spot in last week's 2-1 victory over Montedio Yamagata.

The Australian said it was a great feeling to score a late winner in front of the home fans.

“It was a difficult game, we played well and scored first. Then with a couple of minutes to go the referee gave a penalty against us,” said Brosque.

“But after that happened the whole team lifted. Everybody was fighting and trying to get the winning goal and in the end it was nice to get the penalty and the winner in that situation.”

Shimizu then went to Matt Spiranovic's Urawa Red Diamonds last weekend, claiming a 3-1 win which Brosque said boosted the team.

“I think to go to Urawa and get a draw would have been a good result. So to go there and play the way we did and win, for us gives us a lot of confidence,” said Brosque.

However, Wednesday's defeat to Kawasaki leaves Shimizu in 10th but Brosque promised to keep fighting.

“As players we'll continue to work hard and keep fighting and hopefully win a lot more games,” said Brosque.

Shimizu's next game is at home to undefeated second-placed Vegalta Sendai on Sunday.