Shota Fujiyo put Japan ahead and doubled his tally in the second half before goals from Yuta Goke and Mao Hosoya sealed the victory for Koichi Togashi’s side.

Japan had a bright start to the game and breached the Hong defence at the 15th minute mark with Fujiyo netting the opener for a 1-0 lead going into the break.

Japan doubled their lead through Fujiyo’s fine strike four minutes into the second half with  Goke (63rd)  and Hosoya (85th) rounding off the comfortable victory for the 2018 champions.