Striker Keito Nakamura scored the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup' first hat-trick as Japan hammered Honduras 6-1 here yesterday The lopsided Group 'E' match took place at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium. Nakamura found the back of the net in the 22nd, 30th and 43rd minute. Takefusa Kubo, dubbed the Japanese Messi for his exceptional skills, added a fourth in the 45th minute. Taisei Miyashiro scored the fifth goal (51st) at the start of the second half and Toichi Suzuki scored the sixth (90th) towards the end of the game.

A Japanese player (in blue jersey) heads the ball ahead of two Honduras defenders in Guwahati yesterday. Pic/PTI