Japan crush India in Asian qualifier

YOKOHAMA — Holders Japan thrashed India 6-0 in their opening 2007 Asian Cup qualifier yesterday.

By (Reuters)

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Published: Thu 23 Feb 2006, 10:29 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 6:52 PM

Playmaker Shinji Ono opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, pouncing on a defensive error to score Japan’s 100th goal since Brazilian Zico took charge in 2002.

Striker Tatsuhiko Kubo fired a late double while Seiichiro Maki, Takashi Fukunishi and substitute Hisato Sato were also on target in the second half for a below-strength Japan.


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