Tokyo United FC beat Tokyo 23 FC 4-1 in the Japan Regional League, putting the game out of reach with four goals in the opening 39 minutes. Two came inside the first nine minutes, granting the home side a comfortable lead they never lost.
United opened the scoring after just two minutes and doubled their advantage on the nine-minute mark. Further goals arrived in the 36th and 39th minutes to make it 4-0, with Tokyo 23 FC netting a consolation on 52 minutes.
The home side had the bulk of the ball, holding 54% possession against 46%, and their early ruthlessness proved decisive. Neither side had a single corner kick, underlining how the goals came from open play rather than set pieces.
