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Hong Kong 0-4 Japan: European Stars Makoto Hasebe And Shunsuke Nakamura Shine For Japan
It was a good workout for the Blue Samurai...
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Nov 18, 2009 1:36:22 PM
Japan have moved another step closer to qualifying for the
2011 Asian Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Hong Kong.
Fresh after thrashing the former British colony 6-0 in Japan last month, the Blue Samurai, who drew against South Africa four days previously, enjoyed themselves once again.
VfL Wolfsburg star Makoto Hasebe opened the scoring just after the half-hour with a 25-yard rocket.
Hong Kong fought bravely but were unable to test the Japanese defence much and it was only a matter of time before the second goal came.
A header from Hisato Sato sealed the win with 15 minutes remaining and on 84 minutes, Shunsuke Nakamura made it three with a trademark free-kick.
There was still time for Shimizu S-Pulse's Shinji Okazaki to add another goal to the scoreline from the penalty spot. Japan have nine points from four games while Hong Kong are still looking for their first.
Fresh after thrashing the former British colony 6-0 in Japan last month, the Blue Samurai, who drew against South Africa four days previously, enjoyed themselves once again.
VfL Wolfsburg star Makoto Hasebe opened the scoring just after the half-hour with a 25-yard rocket.
Hong Kong fought bravely but were unable to test the Japanese defence much and it was only a matter of time before the second goal came.
A header from Hisato Sato sealed the win with 15 minutes remaining and on 84 minutes, Shunsuke Nakamura made it three with a trademark free-kick.
There was still time for Shimizu S-Pulse's Shinji Okazaki to add another goal to the scoreline from the penalty spot. Japan have nine points from four games while Hong Kong are still looking for their first.
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