In a 90-minute display of possession and deadly attempts, Gamba Osaka won 4-0 against a gutsy PVF Vietnam at Maybank Sports Complex on Monday in the Frenz International Cup 2015.

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PVF Vietnam came down to Maybank Sports Complex in search of their first win in the FIC but a resilient Japanese side overcame the determined Vietnamese with an impressive attacking display that should worry their next opponents, FC Porto.

The first minute of the game started out well for Gamba Osaka as Taichi Takeda dribbled past four defenders to gain an early corner for the team but the strikers could not penetrate the opposition defence.

The Japanese side had more posession since the start of the game and nearly put themselves in the lead at the 12th minute through a right footed shot after by Ryo Hatsuse's corner kick

After several attempts by Hironari Umezu's boys, Hatsuse came through and scored the opening goal for Gamba Osaka in the 14th minute.

Gamba continued to dominate the game but what caught the attention of those present at the Maybank Stadium was the collision between Vietnam's goalkeeper and their team captain, Tran Van Hua in the 27th minute where the latter had to be carried out after a broken clavical.

Vietnam finally had their first chance to test Gamba Osaka's goalkeeper Masaya Hano in the 34th minute but the free kick was slammed into the wall.

Taichi Takeda dribbled into the goal but his shot was off target in the first 20 seconds of the second half. Hatsuse proved once again why he should be a player to watch when he assisted Takeda who put Gamba Osaka 2-0 up.

In the 81st minute, Gamba Osaka's captain let fly a screamer from outside the penalty box for their third goal after his team were holding posession in the opponent's half for more than five minutes without testing the keeper.

The fourth goal came 60 seconds later when substitute Meguru Odagaki slotted in a goal after an inch perfect pass from Ryo Hatsuse from the right flank.

Vietnam will meet Besiktas on 7th January and this will be their final chance to redeem themselves after putting on a good display although the scorelines flattered their opponents. FC Porto will be wary of Gamba's attacking strikeforce who never once celebrated scoring a goal throughout the tournament - a sign that scoring goals is an expectation from their performances, not a point of celebration.