Japan attacker Takefusa Kubo scored in added time of the first half as Real Sociedad beat Almeria 1-0 at home Tuesday in the Spanish La Liga.

Kubo fired a shot into the top left corner for his ninth goal of the season after dribbling his way into the box.

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (2nd from L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of a Spanish La Liga football match against Almeria in San Sebastian, Spain, on May 23, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Real Sociedad, currently fourth on the league table, are trying to finish in the top four to qualify for next season's European Champions League.

"I was determined to take a shot when I received a pass," Kubo said. "I was able to shoot while looking at opponents' moves and taking my time."

Asked to comment on being one goal away from reaching double digits, Kubo said, "I won't just go for one more goal, I'll go for two or three if I get chances."

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (R) fends off an Almeria player during the second half of a Spanish La Liga football match in San Sebastian, Spain, on May 23, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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