Japan thrashes Hong Kong in EAFF E-1 Football Championship
Japanese striker Ryo Germain, who made his senior team debut, scored four goals in 22 minutes to hand his side command of the encounter.
The 23-year-old opened Blue Samurai's account in the 4th minute and went to score in 10th, 22nd and 26th minute of the match.
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Hong Kong trailed 0-5 at the break with midfielder Sho Inagaki scoring the other goal.
In the second half, Hong Kong displayed a resolute performance and got on to the scoresheet in the 59th minute via striker Matt Orr. However, that was just a mere consolation.
In the final minute of added-time, substitute Sota Nakamura made it six for the defending champion.
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