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Japan dominated Tunisia 4-0 in a friendly on Saturday, with Ayase Ueda scoring twice. The match also marked the 1,000th fixture in World Cup history. Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also scored for the Blue Samurai.
Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, moving closer to the Round of 32. Ayase Ueda scored a brace, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito added goals to put Japan level with the Netherlands atop Group F. The result eliminates Tunisia from the tournament.
Japanese striker Ayase Ueda heads into the World Cup coming off the most successful season of his career, having claimed the Eredivisie golden boot with 25 goals for Feyenoord. Ueda's remarkable progress is widely attributed to the guidance of head coach Robin van Persie, the former Arsenal and Manchester United star. With his impressive domestic form, Ueda is expected to lead the line for Japan at the upcoming World Cup.
