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Was Nakamura the first Japanese player to score in the UEFA Champions League?

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The answer is yes, Nakamura was the first Japanese player to score in the UEFA Champions League. He did so on November 1, 2002, when his team Celtic FC defeated Manchester United FC 3-2 at Parkhead Stadium. Nakamura's goal was the game-winner, and it helped Celtic to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
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