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Chinese U-23s Win Credit for ‘Igniting New Hope’ Despite Asian Cup Loss to Japan
Japan became the first team to win back-to-back AFC U23 Asian Cup titles, scoring four goals in the final against China, who reached the final for the first time.
- At the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Japan U23 defeated China U23 4-0 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup final, confirming Japan as champions.
- This match followed a prior 2024 meeting where Japan U23 won 1-0, while China U23 reached the final after advancing past the group stage for the first time and beating Vietnam 3-0.
- Match events show clinical finishing and decisive VAR rulings as Kosei Ogura scored twice and Ryunosuke Sato calmly converted a 60th-minute penalty despite Li Hao's distractions.
- The result makes Japan the first side to defend the title as the Samurai Blue became the first team to win consecutive AFC U23 Asian Cup titles, with a 4-0 final score setting a new record.
- A sandstorm had hit Jeddah before the final, yet teams resumed training while China appeared relaxed off the pitch with Xu Bin offering haircuts to teammates; kickoff was 8:30pm IST and streamed on FanCode app and website.
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