Tadanari Lee struck a volley for the ages as Japan lifted a record fourth Asian Cup with a 1-0 extra time victory over Australia in the final on Saturday night.

Lee, who only made his international debut in Japan's opener against Jordan, came on in the 99th minute for Ryoichi Maeda before finding the net 10 minutes later in spectacular fashion.

Lee spun in the box to connect with Yuto Nagatomo's leftwing cross and buried his left-foot shot in the top corner, leaving Australia keeper Mark Schwarzer motionless.