Tunisia 0–4 Japan: Ueda brace and fast start send Tunisia out
Japan made the perfect start in Group F, with Daichi Kamada heading in Keito Nakamura's cross in the fourth minute for what was described as the fastest goal in Japan's World Cup history. Ayase Ueda doubled the lead in the 31st minute, firing an angled shot from outside the box into the corner to send Japan in 2-0 at the break.
The Samurai Blue extended their dominance after the interval. Junya Ito made it 3-0 in the 69th minute after Ueda's clever flick released him through on goal, before Ueda completed his brace in the 83rd minute to finish a commanding performance.
The result eliminated Tunisia from the tournament, while Japan moved level with the Netherlands at the top of Group F. The 4-0 win was a record victory for Japan at a World Cup.
Key moments
- •Daichi Kamada headed Japan in front in the 4th minute from Keito Nakamura's cross.
- •Ayase Ueda made it 2-0 in the 31st minute with an angled strike from outside the box.
- •Junya Ito added the third in the 69th minute after a flick from Ueda.
- •Ueda completed his brace in the 83rd minute, finishing with two goals and an assist.
- •The defeat eliminated Tunisia, while Japan joined the Netherlands top of Group F on four points.
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Match facts
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- Referee: István Kovács (Romania)
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