Hong Kong, China loses to Japan in East Asian Cup
The reigning champion opened the scoring just four minutes into the match when forward Ryo Germain found the net with a scissor kick volley. He scored four goals within 26 minutes, completing an impressive four-goal haul.
In the 20th minute, Sho Inagaki added to Japan's tally with a powerful long-range strike. Hong Kong, China pulled one back in the 59th minute when Matt Orr headed home, marking the team's return to scoring at the East Asian Cup after 22 years.
In stoppage time, Sota Nakamura scored Japan's sixth to complete the rout.
The 2025 East Asian Cup is slated from July 7 to 16 in Suwon and Yongin of South Korea's Gyeonggi Province, featuring four men's teams: China, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong, China will face host South Korea in their next match on Friday.
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