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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan's 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match

Monterrey (Mexico): Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F, securing a milestone victory in the tournament's 1,000th men's match.

Japan's four goals were the most the Samurai Blue have ever scored in a World Cup game, as it comfortably dismantled a Tunisia side that became the first to ever fire its coach after the opening match.

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