“It feels amazing to win the game. We wanted this from the start. We want to win the final, we want to win the tournament. So winning this game was very good for us.

"The boys really stuck together. So playing with them, it feels amazing,” said Toure, who took his tournament tally to three. 

“Winning was not only for the players on the pitch but also for the people who were putting in work for us. They were trying to make us better.

"So it means a lot to be in the final for them as well. I want to mention them because they do all the hard work.”

Head coach Trevor Morgan expressed pride with how his players have grown over the course of the tournament.

“The match was an important opportunity to learn and grow. Both teams have already qualified for the FIFA U20 World Cup (Chile 2025), they played without fear and expressed themselves,” said Morgan. “Japan started very well and it made me a little bit nervous but in the second half, we started to show more of who we are and what we want to look like. I think we deserved to win.

“I think Japan had a very well-organised defence. They were pressing with great energy. And we need to be a bit more intelligent in how we use the ball.”

Morgan said Australia’s winning run had boosted confidence going into the tie.

“The advantage from winning our earlier matches made us comfortable playing in this stadium. If you select the right players with passion and desire and a competitive attitude, then you should make training enjoyable, because they have the focus to win.

"The effort they give against a very good side shows what they have inside them. It's our job to bring that out”