Marinos raced to a 4-0 lead at half-time after goals to Jun Amano, Teruhito Nakagawa and a brace from Sho Ito.

The carnage continued in the second half as Ito notched his hat-trick and further goals came to Ryosuke Yamanaka, Takashi Kanai and Olivier Boumal.

Vegalta managed two in response - Ryo Germain scored in the 72nd minute and Koji Hacisuka getting on the scoresheet in the 90th minute.

 


 

 

Postecoglou's side enjoyed 57% possesion and had 21 shots, 14 of which were on target.

The former Socceroos boss took over at the J1 League side in December last year.

Under the 52-year-old's watch the Tricolore have only won five games, and drawn five, with six losses from their 16 fixtures.

The club currently sits in 10th spot out of 18 teams in te J1 League.