Japan U23 Secured a Dramatic Victory in the Penalty Shootout, Earning a Place in the 20th Asian Games Final.
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The matchup for the Asian Games men's football final has been decided as South Korea versus Japan. Japan advanced to the final after defeating Uzbekistan in a close penalty shootout in the semi-finals. The final, to be held at Aichi Toyota Stadium on October 3, is attracting high interest as it marks the third consecutive match between the two nations.
The U-21 Japan national team came from behind to defeat Uzbekistan in a penalty shootout after extra time, securing their place in the final for the third consecutive tournament. They conceded their first goal of the tournament in the 9th minute of the first half, but in the 43rd minute of the second half, forward Ishi… - Nikkan Sports News website, nikkansports.com.
In the semi-finals, the U-21 Japan national team, comprised of players from the 2016 Los Angeles Olympics generation, defeated the U-21 Uzbekistan national team, also composed of players from the Los Angeles Olympics generation, 1-1 (9-8 on penalties)...
Uzbekistan U-23 team lost to Japan in the semifinals of the Asian Games. Uzbekistan opened the scoring in the 8th minute and had a clear lead in the first half. By the 88th minute, the balance was restored. After the score in the main and additional periods was 1:1, the winner was determined in a penalty shootout — 9:8, in favor of the Japanese.
Japan U23 defeated Uzbekistan U23 in a thrilling penalty shootout with a score of 9-8 (1-1 draw after 120 minutes), thus securing their place in the men's football final of the 20th Asian Games.
On the 30th, the Japan U-21 men's national football team won their semi-final match against Uzbekistan at the Aichi Asian Games in Nagoya (Nagai Stadium), defeating them 9-8 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 in extra time, and advancing to the final...
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