DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Keisuke Honda scored a hat-trick as Japan trounced 10-man Jordan 6-0, while fellow Asian giant Australia stumbled to a 0-0 draw against lowly Oman in Asian World Cup qualifying yesterday.

South Korea, who are expected to advance to the Finals along with Japan and Australia, routed 2022 World Cup host Qatar 4-1, and Lebanon and Uzbekistan drew 1-1.

Honda scored twice in the first half, which finished 4-0, and completed his hat-trick early in the second. Ryoichi Maeda opened the scoring from a Honda corner kick and substitute Yyuzo Kurihara closed it.

Jordan’s Abdallah Deeb Salim was sent off in the 27th minute after an elbow to the head of Japan captain Makoto Hasebe resulted in a second yellow card.

Japan, who beat Oman 3-0 in their opening match of the final round of qualifiers on Sunday, lead the Group B standings with six points. Alberto Zaccheroni’s side next face Australia on Tuesday in Brisbane.

The top two teams in both of the five-team qualifying groups will secure an automatic spot in Brazil. The third-place teams advance to a play-off.