Japan on a high

Takashi Inui fired a brace to give Japan the lead after Oscar Romero had given Paraguay a 1-0 advantage going into half time.

An own goal by Federico Santander widened Japan's lead but Paraguay gave themselves a lifeline when Richard Ortiz found the back of the net in second half added time.

Veteran Shinji Kagawa, however, ensure a satisfying win for Japan when he scored almost immediately after.