Former Celtic midfielder Tomoki Iwata has scored an outrageous goal for Birmingham City against Newcastle.
The Japan internationalist hammered into the top corner to level the scores before the break at St Andrew's.
Iwata - who joined Birmingham on a three-year deal in the summer - has been a key player for the English League One side this season.
Former Celtic player Tomoki Iwata with a screamer against Newcastle for Birmingham!pic.twitter.com/9lMLSY7DuI
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Birmingham sit top of the league with ambitions to return to the Championship next season but turned their attention to an FA Cup tie against Newcastle this weekend.
Within one minute, Birmingham were in front as Ethan Laird found the net. However, goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson turned the tie on its head after 26 minutes.
Five minutes before the break, though, Iwata stepped up to restore parity with an incredible finish from outside the box.
Urged to take aim with shouts from the crowd, Iwata unleashed an unstoppable first-time effort as he blasted past a helpless Nick Pope in goal.
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Iwata is one of a number of former Scottish Premiership stars lining up for Birmingham City this season.
Rangers loanees Ben Davies and Kieran Dowell were both in the starting XI against Newcastle with Scott Wright also handed a start on the wing.
Former Hearts defender Alex Cochrane also plays for the club and started at full-back on Saturday.
Scotland internationalists Lyndon Dykes and Grant Hanley were on the bench.
