Both teams came into the tie level on six points, having secured wins over Mongolia and Nepal.

Four-time champions Japan took the lead in the third minute through Daichi Tani and the floodgates opened after the break with Tani doubling his tally in the 52nd minute.

Seifeldin Hassanein conceded an own goal three minutes later with Taiga Seguchi netting Japan’s fourth in the 68th minute. Hiroto Asada completed the impressive display with his 86th minute effort. 

Neither team was able to break the stalemate in the first half with Odkhuu Soyol rising to the occasion with his strike in the 78th minute to ensure Mongolia finished with a win.