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Hull City 5 v Japan XI 0
August 4, 1971
Terry Neill left no stone unturned ahead of the Tigers 1971-72 season. As well as a four-game tour of Sweden for his City side, there was an eye-catching friendly at home to Japan at Boothferry Park. Strictly speaking it was a Japan National XI but either way they were comfortably brushed aside in front of over 10,000 supporters.
As well as two own goals scored by the touring side, Ken Wagstaff, Paul O’Riley and Ian Butler were also on target in an impressive 5-0 win for City.
The promise was not built upon as the Tigers lost their opening league game of the season 1-0 away to Charlton.