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Japan whip India in WC qualifier June 09, 2004 18:15 IST
India were handed a 7-0 drubbing by Japan in the Asian zone Group 3 first round qualifying match for the 2006 World Cup in Germany on Wednesday.
In a completely one-sided match in Saitama, Japan, the hosts led 3-0 at half-time after opening the scoring in the 12th minute through Kubo.
Fukunishi 25th minute, Nakamura 29th, Suzuki 54th, Nakazawa 65th and 77th and Ogasawara 68th were Japan's other scorers.
It was India's second defeat in three matches, having beaten Singapore 1-0, and lost to Oman 5-1 earlier.
Japan extended their lead at the top of Group 3 scoring their third straight victory. They had edged past Oman 1-0 and struggled to beat Singapore 2-1 in their second game.
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