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Phnom Penh: Japan put on another masterful display to beat Yemen 4-0 in Group G of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Sunday and book their place in next year’s Finals

The 2016 champions closed their campaign with a maximum nine points, netting 16 goals and conceding none while in the later match, Kuwait breezed past Cambodia 5-0 to chalk up their first three points and finish in second ahead of Yemen and the Southeast Asian side on goal difference.

Japan 4-0 Yemen

Japan went on the offensive from the start and found their first goal 10 minutes in through captain Homare Tokuda, who - after striking the left post moments earlier with his half-volley - squeezed past the Yemen defence and headed home off a corner, .....

🇯🇵 Japan secure their berth as 🇰🇼 Kuwait finish strong from Qualifiers Group G! #AFCU20 pic.twitter.com/iFOADvpvRQ
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