Japan beat Tajikistan 4-0 now approach the next phase of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup ™.
The Blue Samurai started slowly in Dushanbe Central Stadium, struggling to find their rhythm in a space that was almost bald.
And the Asian Cup holders, who beat Tajikistan 8-0 at home in front of a shock when Dilshod Vasiev midfielder hit the post with a sizzling shot at 31 minutes.
But Japan opened the scoring in the 36th minute when shot Kengo Nakamura was saved by goalkeeper Alisher Tuychiev only for the defender Yasuyuki Konno to attack the rebound for his first national team goal.
Japan made it 2-0 on 61 minutes when Shinji Kagawa sent a cross from the left edge Shinji Okazaki area in front of the house near the right post.
Our team goals, creating many opportunities, not only creating a couple of chances.Alberto Zaccheroni, coach of Japan
Second half substitute Ryoichi Maeda added a second in the 82nd minutes after receiving the ball on the edge of the area with four defenders in front of him, moved to the right and hit a shot into the net. Japan completed the victory in overtime with a fluid movement from completed Okazaki.
Italian coach Alberto Zaccheroni Japan, said: "For us, the result is the most important part of our team goals by creating opportunities, not creating a few occasions ..
"The Middle East and Central Asian teams are physically strong. Added to this was the condition of the track very bad day. Personally, I think it is very difficult to play a game outside of Asia, but we are the only team to score 12 goals against Tajikistan. "
Japan is now sure to get unless North Korea to keep faint hopes of reaching consecutive FIFA World Cup, claiming at least point in Uzbekistan.
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