Matsunaga was sent on at the interval with Japan having completely dominated the opening 45 minutes without breaking the deadlock, and needed just four minutes to make her mark, heading home cleverly at the far post from Haruko Suzuki’s cross.

But Callum Holmes’ side stunned their opponents with their first shot of the game, as Pia Vlok escaped down the right flank before squaring for Lily Brazendale, who had been sent into the fray just seconds earlier, to slot home and spark scenes of jubilation.

However, it was Matsunaga and Japan who had the final say as she converted from the spot in added time following a lengthy VAR review after goalkeeper Brooke Neary was penalised for catching Miharu Shinjo.