Japan led from start to finish with Yuto Ozeki opening their account in the first half, Sato pitching in with a superb double with Sena Ishibashi and Yutaka Michiwaki completing the emphatic win.
Japan controlled the narrative from the start with Ozeki and Sato pulling the strings in midfield with Haruta Kume seeing his shot from distance sail over the bar following a counter-attack. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇯🇵 Japan 5️⃣-0️⃣ Syria
— #AFCU23 (@afcasiancup) January 7, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-star performance and a statement win by the reigning champions!#AFCU23 | #JPNvSYR pic.twitter.com/2Hbscm3iyh
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