FIFA U-17 World Cup
After a goalless first half in their Round of 32 tie, Japan went into overdrive following the break and will meet DPR Korea - who defeated Venezuela 2-1 - on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals.
A ruthless second-half display saw Japan sweep aside South Africa and book a last-16 spot.
There was never any real doubt about the outcome from the moment Hiroto Asada gave the Japanese a deserved lead in the 48th, scrambling home at the third attempt after twice being denied by Lwandiso Radebe.
Minato Yoshida doubled their advantage in the 59th minute with a smart finish after some poor South African defending.
Substitute Shota Fujii ghosted in unmarked to head home a third in the 72nd minute and round off a convincing victory.
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