Yangon: Japan and Myanmar opened their AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 qualifying campaigns in resounding fashion after securing big wins over Macau and Timor Leste respectively at the Thuwunna Stadium on Friday.
Japan 8-0 Macau
Ayase Ueda's hat-trick spurred Japan to their first win of their qualifying campaign in Group I, as they will face Timor-Leste next on Sunday, while Macau will be aiming to bounce back when they take on Myanmar.
The East Asians imposed themselves early in the match and despite having the bulk of possession, the Japanese found it hard to break down their opponents with only a shot on goal......
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