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The East Asians took a 4-0 lead going into the break and will expect to continue their momentum going into their match against Bahrain on Friday, while Indonesia have to bounce back against Thailand.
Japan, seeking their first title after two runners-up finishes, showed early intent with Risa Ikadai testing Indonesian goalkeeper Sella Salsadila Agustin with a powerful drive.
Indonesia were stunned a minute later through Japan’s sheer pace with Ikadai unleashing a powerful drive from above the arc into the top right corner.
The Southeast Asian side nearly hit back in the third minute, with Fitriya Hilda weaving her way through the Japanese defence only to shoot straight at custodian Nene Inoue.
Despite Japan’s early dominance, Indonesia held their own, absorbing relentless pressure as both Ikadai and Sara Oino struck the left post in quick succession.
Japan, however, were not to be denied and doubled their lead at the halfway mark, with Ryo Egawa finishing Kaho Ito’s low cross from close range.
Yukari Miyahara made it 3-0 in the 14th minute, waltzing her way into the area before calmly slotting past Sella.
Saki Yotsui then added a fourth just before half-time with a carbon copy finish, capping off a fine first-half performance.
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Japan maintained their relentless pace in the second half, with Miyahara netting from a solo effort in the 28th minute after finding space on the left before drilling into the bottom right corner.
Indonesia reduced the deficit seconds later after Inoue bundled a routine save into her own net after Ikeu Rosita hit the bar from distance.
With momentum on their side, Indonesia doubled their tally just before the half-hour mark, finishing off a power-play move with Dinar Kartika Sari converting Insyafadya Salsabillah’s cross.
Indonesia kept Japan on their toes in the remaining moments but it was not enough to force a comeback as Japan held on to the victory.
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