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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...

Nov 18, 2009 1:36:22 PM

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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.

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