The Australian attacker, who had scored six goals in all competitions all season prior to the game, netted on 63 minutes, driving forward before drilling home a cool finish into the bottom corner.

The goal put Shimizu 3-1 up, however the Japanese champions hit back with four goals in the final 20 minutes. The result sees S-Pulse slip down to 12th.

Elsewhere, Joshua Kennedy started and was replaced deep into stoppage time as in-form Nagoya Grampus drew 0-0 with leaders Vegalta Sendai.

Jade North returned after suspension as bottom-placed Consadole Sapporo were beaten again, going down 4-1 to Jubilo Iwata.