The Liverpool striker, who was loaned to Southampton, opened the tap of a Japanese goal in a landslide victory in the World Cup qualifier.
Japan is still too strong for the teams in Group F 2022 World Cup qualification for Asia zone with Samurai Blue continuing the dominance by wiping out five matches in a row, even winning the fifth in a sensational way.
Japan, who was supposed to travel to Mongolia’s headquarters, had the advantage that the match had to be held in Chiba, Japan. So that they actually feel the atmosphere of their own home.
As a result, Japan appeared mercilessly by defeating Mongolia with a landslide score of 14 goals without reply, making them even stronger at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, the hosts still haven’t been able to collect a single point in seven matches.
In this match, coach Hajime Moriyasu lowered his full strength, including relying on players who took part in Europe such as Maya Yoshida, Yuya Osako and also Takumi Minamino.
The last name scored the opener in the 13th minute, but the Liverpool player who is now on loan at Southampton failed to add to his goal pocket until he was finally pulled out in the 71st minute, when the scoreboard showed 7-0.
Werder Bremen player Osako became a star by scoring a hat-trick in that match, while Belgian club Genk striker Junya Ito posted a brace.
Interestingly, Japan was even more stepping on the gas as the match approached the final minutes, three incredible Samurai Blue goals were scored every minute in second half injury time, namely when Takuma Asano listed his name on the scoreboard in 91 ‘, Osako completed a hat-trick in the second half. 92 ‘and the last goal of the game by Sho Inagaki at 93’.
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