East Asian Football Championship: Hong Kong taught lesson by ruthless Japan
Ryo Germain, one of six Japanese starting debutants, helped himself to four quickfire goals as his side sprinted into a 5-0 lead after 26 minutes.
Sandwiched between those, midfielder Sho Inagaki leathered in Japan's third goal from 25 yards.
Slight solace for Hong Kong arrived in the shape of their first East Asian finals goal since 2003 when Matt Orr pounced from close range after 59 minutes. Sota Nakamura, who replaced Germain at half-time, scored Japan's sixth with the final kick.
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