ALBION forward Kaoru Mitoma netted two late goals in Japan's World Cup Qualifier against Australia.

The 24-year-old, who is on loan at Belgian side Union SG, scored in the 89th and 94th minute of the match against the Socceroos, despite only being subbed onto the pitch in the 84th minute.

The goals gave his team the victory which means they have qualified for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.

This will be Japan's seventh successive appearance at the finals of the World Cup.

The forward's first goal was a shot into the bottom left hand corner of the goal as he latched onto a loose ball in the box.

The second goal saw Mitoma take the ball past a couple of defenders before shooting at former Albion goalkeeper Maty Ryan.

The shot squirmed through the keeper and into the goal, sending Japan fans into crazy celebrations.

Albion fans will no doubt be excited to see if the Japanese international will be able to make the grade at the club when he arrives in summer following the completion of his loan in Belgium.

For Union SG this season, Mitoma has played 21 times and has scored six goals and assisted three more.