The Japanese, who had started with a 1-0 victory against the Africans, quickly took the lead with goals from their star Takafuse Kubo in the 6th minute and midfielder Ritsu Doan from a penalty (11), which leaves them as the lonely leaders of their classification.
The entered Roberto Alvarado (85) established the 2-1 with a free kick that slipped over the fence by Kosei Tani, when the Tri Olímpico played with ten men due to the expulsion of Johan Vásquez (68).