Japan have cemented their spot at the top of Group B, thrashing minnows Jordan 6-0 at Saitama Stadium.
Japan have cemented their spot at the top of Group B, thrashing minnows Jordan 6-0 at Saitama Stadium.
Star midfielder Keisuke Honda scored a hat-trick as the Blue Samurai ran rampant, with Maeda, Kurihara and Shinji Kagawa finishing off the rout.
Japan have got their fourth round World Cup qualifying campaign off to a flying start, scoring nine goals in two games without conceding, for a maximum six points.
The Qantas Socceroos will host Japan in their first home fixture of the fourth stage of Asia-s FIFA World Cup qualification process on Tuesday, 12 June at Brisbane-s Suncorp Stadium. Kick off is at 8pm.