Even as a major tsunami warning rocked Japan post a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, the Samurai Blue warmed up for the AFC Asian Cup with a 5-0 win over Thailand in Tokyo on Monday, while coach Hajime Moriyasu prepared to name his squad for the tournament. Moriyasu fielded an inexperienced line-up missing several overseas-based players against a Thailand side that is also heading to Qatar for the Asian Cup, which kicks off on January 12. Ao Tanaka broke the deadlock for the four-time Asian champions five minutes into the second half, in front of a New Year’s Day crowd of more than 60,000. Keito Nakamura added a second before a Thailand own goal, a header from Takumu Kawamura and a late Takumi Minamino strike completed the scoring.
AFC Asian Cup 2024: Amid Major Tsunami Warning, Japan Thrash Thailand 5-0 In New Year's Day Friendly Match - In Pics
Even as a major tsunami warning rocked Japan post a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, the Samurai Blue warmed up for the AFC Asian Cup with a 5-0 win over Thailand in Tokyo on Monday, while coach Hajime Moriyasu prepared to name his squad for the tournament. Moriyasu fielded an inexperienced line-up missing several overseas-based players against a Thailand side that is also heading to Qatar for the Asian Cup, which kicks off on January 12. Ao Tanaka broke the deadlock for the four-time Asian champions five minutes into the second half, in front of a New Year’s Day crowd of more than 60,000. Keito Nakamura added a second before a Thailand own goal, a header from Takumu Kawamura and a late Takumi Minamino strike completed the scoring.
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AFC Asian Cup 2024: Japan VS Thailand
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