Internationals: Minamino scores, Grujic in friendly action

Takumi Minamino scored to help Japan beat Tajikistan 4-1 in Monday's World Cup qualification fixture.

The Liverpool forward - who completed the first half of the game in Suita - put his side 2-1 up with a smart, front-post finish five minutes before the break.

Marko Grujic, meanwhile, played 64 minutes of Serbia's 1-1 friendly draw with Jamaica.

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