The 2011 world champions took the lead through Hinata Miyazawa two minutes before the break and then turned on the style in the second half with four more goals to surge to the top of the Group C standings with Ikeda saying the three points were a must in their bid to advance to the knockout stage.
FT| 🇿🇲 ZAM 0️⃣-5️⃣ JPN 🇯🇵
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) July 22, 2023
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