Guwahati, Oct 8:
Striker Keito Nakamura scored the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup’s first hat-trick as Japan hammered Honduras 6-1 to begin their campaign on a resounding note here today.
The lopsided Group E match took place at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium.
Nakamura found the back of the net in the 22nd, 30th and 43rd minute.
Takefusa Kubo, dubbed the Japanese Messi for his exceptional skills, added a fourth in the 45th minute. Taisei Miyashiro scored the fifth goal (51st) at the start of the second half and Toichi Suzuki scored the sixth (90th) towards the end of the game.
Patrick Palacios reduced the margin for Honduras by scoring in the 90th minute following a corner.
The Japanese dominated the game throughout and never really allowed their opponents to settle down.PTI
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