Takumi Minamino's Japan beat China in World Cup qualifier

NewsTakumi Minamino's Japan beat China in World Cup qualifier

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By Sam Williams

Takumi Minamino played as Japan defeated China 2-0 in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Liverpool No.18 started and was substituted after 85 minutes of the match in Saitama, which was won by Yuya Osako’s early penalty and a second-half goal from Junya Ito.

Japan are next in action on Tuesday, when they host leaders Saudi Arabia in a first-versus-second clash in Group B of the Asian World Cup qualification section.

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