AFC Asian Cup: Japan thrashes Bahrain 3-1 to enter quarterfinal
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Japan thrashes Bahrain 3-1 to enter quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Four-time champions Japan eased into the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup with a clinical 3-1 victory over Bahrain on Wednesday at Al Thumama Stadium with goals from Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda. Bahrain coach Juan Anotnio Pizzi had been looking to heal old wounds after his Saudi Arabia team lost to Japan at the same stage in 2019 but Hajime Moriyasu’s side put in a commanding performance and rarely looked troubled against the Gulf nation. “It’s true we conceded a goal, every opponent we come up against will analyse us and expose our weak points,” Japan skipper Wataru Endo said. But Japan did not capitalise on his forays into the box while Bahrain keeper Ebrahim Lutfalla also stood firm to deny the east Asian side a fourth goal.

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Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia
1 month ago

Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

XIAMEN, China — Japan is within touching distance of an eighth straight World Cup appearance after a 3-1 win over China on Tuesday put the team nine points clear of second-place Australia, which drew 2-2 with Bahrain, in their Asian qualifying group. Zaid Al Qanbar opened the scoring after 12 minutes though Son Heung-min soon found the target to keep …

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification

The Hindu  

Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu’s relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot. An own goal from Justin Hubner 10 minutes before the interval gave the Japanese the lead before strikes from Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa …

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers
2 months, 1 week ago

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers

Associated Press  

Two own-goals saw the points shared between Japan and Australia in Asian World Cup qualifying. Japan, which has appeared at every World Cup since 1998, attacked from the beginning but struggled to create clear chances despite the majority of possession. Australia stunned the hosts by taking the lead after 58 minutes with a goal that came out of nothing. Keito …

Japan advances in World Cup qualifying with forfeit win over N.Korea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan advances in World Cup qualifying with forfeit win over N.Korea

The Hindu  

Japan has been declared the winner of its cancelled World Cup qualifying match against North Korea by forfeit, the sport’s global governing body told the Japan Football Association on Saturday. “The FIFA disciplinary committee informed us of its decision to forfeit this match as a 0-3 defeat for North Korea,” the JFA said in a statement. Japan beat North Korea …

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history
10 months, 1 week ago

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history

The Hindu  

‘Football, bloody hell.’ Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous aphorism has been iterated so much that it feels too trite to recall. Qatar exorcises horrid memories of World Cup The Asian Cup came a full circle on February 10, with Qatar winning consecutive titles — the first in the tournament since Japan in 2004 — at the same venue where it began …

AFC Asian Cup: Here’s what happened when Qatar last played in the final in 2019
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Here’s what happened when Qatar last played in the final in 2019

The Hindu  

Defending champion Qatar is set to feature in the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in a row as it faces Jordan in front of home fans on Saturday, February 10. The last time Qatar was in the AFCON final, it faced one of the tournament favourites Japan in 2019 and beat the Southeast Asian side 3-1 and …

AFC Asian Cup Final: 'Magician' Akram Afif's goal-celebration goes viral
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup Final: 'Magician' Akram Afif's goal-celebration goes viral

India Today  

Qatar defeated Jordan in the final of the AFC Asian Cup. At the heart of Qatar's win wa s left winger Akram Afif who converted three penalties across two halves to help Qatar defend their title. We’ve never seen anything like Akram Afif’s celebration in the Asian Cup finalpic.twitter.com/D9o5jivXy6 — COPA90 February 10, 2024 Qatar were bright throughout the game …

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar defend title after Akram Afif hat-trick secures 3-1 win over Jordan in final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar defend title after Akram Afif hat-trick secures 3-1 win over Jordan in final

India Today  

Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan on Saturday. Yazan Al Naimat had levelled the game in the second half, but Qatar was awarded two penalties on video review and Afif showed no nerves to convert on both occasions. Final match result between Jordan and …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final

Firstpost  

Jordan overpowered South Korea and a “devastated” Son Heung-min 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar. South Korea failed to have a shot on target and their talisman Son apologised afterwards as his country’s wait for a first Asian Cup since 1960 goes on. pic.twitter.com/o5mZnmq8Vn — CBS …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran eliminates Japan to reach semifinals after Jahanbakhsh scores late penalty
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran eliminates Japan to reach semifinals after Jahanbakhsh scores late penalty

The Hindu  

Iran knocked out four-time champion Japan with a 2-1 victory in its Asian Cup quarterfinal clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in stoppage time at Education City Stadium on Saturday. The victory also saw Iran avenge its 2019 semifinal loss to Japan and when the final whistle blew, the Iranian bench emptied onto the pitch and an emotional …

Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Iran scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to eliminate Japan from the Asian Cup and book a place in the semifinal. Education City Stadium, Qatar – Iran, backed by their thousands of vociferous supporters, have knocked out favourites Japan and earned a spot in the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with a famous 2-1 win. In a tournament that …

Japan and Iran win at Asian Cup to set up quarterfinal match
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan and Iran win at Asian Cup to set up quarterfinal match

Hindustan Times  

Japan maintained its pursuit of a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title on Wednesday by advancing to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 win against Bahrain. Hong Kong's Everton Camargo, left, and Iran's Milas Mohammadikeshmarzi vie for the ball during the Asian Cup Group C soccer match between Hong Kong and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar The pre-tournament favorite …

Japan cruise past Bahrain, Iran edge Syria on penalties
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan cruise past Bahrain, Iran edge Syria on penalties

China Daily  

Japan's Ayase Ueda celebrates his goal during the round of 16 match between Bahrain and Japan at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan 31, 2024. DOHA - Japan advanced to the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over Bahrain here on Wednesday, while Iran edged Syria 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Goals from …

Japan and Iran win at Asian Cup to set up quarterfinal match
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan and Iran win at Asian Cup to set up quarterfinal match

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Japan maintained its pursuit of a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title on Wednesday by advancing to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 win against Bahrain. Goals from Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda secured Japan’s place in the last eight, while Zion Suzuki’s own goal was the only consolation for Bahrain. Iran booked its place in the …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Al-Haydos’ spectacular volley sees host Qatar finish group stage in style; China must wait
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Al-Haydos’ spectacular volley sees host Qatar finish group stage in style; China must wait

The Hindu  

Asian Cup host Qatar finished its group stage in style on Monday with a spectacular volley from Hassan Al-Haydos for a 1-0 win over China, which is on the brink of elimination from the tournament. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 “In the three games we played, we missed a lot of chances every game,” China coach …

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

India will look to beat the odds and hope for qualification into the knockouts when it faces Syria in its last group-stage game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday. CHECK | How can India qualify for AFC Asian Cup knockouts? India travelled to Qatar without defender Anwar Ali, winger Ashique Kuruniyan, midfielder Jeakson …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia toil into last-16, Thailand inch closer
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia toil into last-16, Thailand inch closer

Firstpost  

Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan side who played most of the second half with nine men. - Thailand blunt Oman - Thailand coach Masatada Ishii was “really happy” with a point after his side held a blunt Oman goalless. At the other end, Buriram United …

Iraq stun favourites Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16
11 months ago

Iraq stun favourites Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16

Hindustan Times  

Aymen Hussein scored two first-half headers as Iraq stunned Asian Cup favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds. Iraq's players celebrate their team's win in the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Iraq and Japan at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan It was Japan's first Asian Cup group-stage defeat in 26 matches …

AFC Asian Cup: Aymen Hussein double helps Iraq stun four-time winner Japan
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: Aymen Hussein double helps Iraq stun four-time winner Japan

The Hindu  

Football has a fickle memory. That was what Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu had suggested in the pre-match press conference before its clash against Iraq in the AFC Asian Cup 2023, at the Education City Stadium on Friday. The last time Japan played Iraq in Qatar, a 2-2 draw at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in 1993 had broken dreams of …

AFC Asian Cup: More Than 35,000 Fans Cheer as India Go Down Fighting to Australia
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: More Than 35,000 Fans Cheer as India Go Down Fighting to Australia

News 18  

Thousands of Indian fans thronged Qatar’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan as the Indian men’s football team went down 0-2 to Australia in their opening Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup. Thank you, Indian fans in Doha for your invaluable support, as alwaysWe’ll see you again on the 18th #AUSvIND ⚔️ #AsianCup2023 #BlueTigers #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/DhfqzpNZKZ …

AFC Asian Cup: Australia Register 2-0 Win Over India in Opener in Qatar
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: Australia Register 2-0 Win Over India in Opener in Qatar

News 18  

Team India suffered an opening-game defeat at the hands of Australia in the AFC Asian Cup at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Saturday as the Socceroos posted a 2-0 win in the continental tournament. Jackson Irvine found the back of the net for the Socceroos with a 50th-minute opener before Jordan Bos doubled their lead in …

AFC Asian Cup 2023, Group C preview: Teams, squad; Iran eyes continental crown after 47 years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023, Group C preview: Teams, squad; Iran eyes continental crown after 47 years

The Hindu  

All leading football nations in Asia are set to compete for the continental crown, the AFC Asian Cup, which returns to Qatar after 12 years. FULL IRAN SQUAD Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Payam Niazmand, Hossein Hosseini Defenders: Milad Mohammadi, Ehsan Hajisafi, Ramin Rezaeian, Sadegh Moharrami, Saman Fallah, Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Hossein Kanaanizadegan, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Majid Hosseini, Aria Yousefi Midfielders: Saeid Ezatolahi, Mohammad …

Indian football at Asian Games 2023: What happened when India last played in Round of 16 of Asiad?
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian football at Asian Games 2023: What happened when India last played in Round of 16 of Asiad?

The Hindu  

The Indian team qualified for the round of 16 at the Asian Games after 13 years when it beat Bangladesh and drew with Myanmar in Hangzhou on September 24. Before the match between India and Saudi Arabia, Sportstar has a look at what happened the last time the Blue Tigers played in the knockouts at the Asian Games. Asian Games …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023, hockey: Japan keeps semis qualification chances alive with win against China
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023, hockey: Japan keeps semis qualification chances alive with win against China

The Hindu  

Japan beat China 2-1 in its final pool game but the result may not be enough for it to earn an Asian Champions Trophy semifinal berth. Shota Yamada and Kentaro Fukuda’s goals here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Wednesday gave Japan its first win of the tournament but a late goal conceded meant it remained outside the top four …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Japan, South Korea to make final push for semifinal spots
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Japan, South Korea to make final push for semifinal spots

The Hindu  

While the eyes of the hockey world will be glued on the India versus Pakistan clash, both Japan and South Korea will want to add to the intrigue in their bid to make the Asian Champions Trophy semifinals. Japan will take on China in the early clash, while South Korea will face Malaysia here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on …

India Vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Highlights: Japan Hold India to a Draw, IND 1-1 JPN
1 year, 4 months ago

India Vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Highlights: Japan Hold India to a Draw, IND 1-1 JPN

News 18  

India Vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live Score: FULL TIME! IND 1-1 JPN India Vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live Score: Q4- 51', Japan save, IND 1-1 JPN Jarmanpreet Singh lets one rip from inside the area as he gets enough power behind his attempt. IND 0-1 JPN India Vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live Score: Q3- 34', Japan save, …

U-17 Asian Cup: India up against mighty Japan in do-or-die battle
1 year, 6 months ago

U-17 Asian Cup: India up against mighty Japan in do-or-die battle

The Hindu  

With a quarterfinal berth at stake and still lacking in a few areas, India will go up against defending champions Japan in a do-or-die last group game of the U-17 Asian Cup here on Friday. Japan are one of the best teams in this competition, they are the defending champions,” said Fernandes. It’s an opportunity to play against one of …

Japan coach wary of ‘extremely difficult’ Asian Cup group
1 year, 7 months ago

Japan coach wary of ‘extremely difficult’ Asian Cup group

The Hindu  

Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan want to build on its World Cup success by recapturing the Asian Cup -- but must first survive an “extremely difficult” group. Moriyasu called Asian Cup host Qatar “a lucky place for us”, having stunned Spain and Germany on the way to the last 16 of the World Cup there in the winter. But Thursday’s …

Japan gets 2 late goals to upset Germany 2-1 at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Japan gets 2 late goals to upset Germany 2-1 at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Another World Cup day, another World Cup shock. Substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals Wednesday to help Japan come from behind and upset Germany 2-1. “It’s brutally disappointing, not only for the players, but also the coaching team,” Germany coach Hansi Flick said. Before their game, Germany’s players covered their mouths during the team …

Late goals help Japan stun Germany in World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Late goals help Japan stun Germany in World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Japan seal historic win in their opening match of the World Cup 2022, beating 2014 winners Germany. Takuma Asano scored an 83rd-minute winner as Japan stunned four-time world champions Germany 2-1 in their opening match of the World Cup 2022. However, Japan hit back in quick succession, first through Ritsu Doan’s equaliser and then Asano’s late goal, to seal a …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japanese apprentices out to upstage German masters
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japanese apprentices out to upstage German masters

The Hindu  

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has acknowledged the historic debt football in his country owes to Germany but says his team will be no less determined to upstage the four-times world champions at the World Cup on Wednesday. The player exchange between Japan and Germany has reversed in recent years and skipper Maya Yoshida is one of seven members of the …

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Despite Question Marks Over Form and Preparation, Igor Stimac’s India Start as Favourites vs Cambodia in Opener
2 years, 6 months ago

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Despite Question Marks Over Form and Preparation, Igor Stimac’s India Start as Favourites vs Cambodia in Opener

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team have the last chance to punch a ticket for the AFC Asian Cup next year. AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Head Coach Igor Stimac Warns against Complacency, Calls for Support from Fans India have faced Afghanistan twice in the previous round, drawing 1-1 on both occasions. As always said that playing in a full packed stadium …

We need to believe in our abilities to qualify for AFC Asian Cup, say Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan
2 years, 9 months ago

We need to believe in our abilities to qualify for AFC Asian Cup, say Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan

Firstpost  

India was on Thursday drawn alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia in Group D of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final round qualifiers to be played in Kolkata in June this year. New Delhi: Handed an “interesting” draw, the Indian players will need to believe in their abilities to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup twice in a row for …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Korea faces stern test in bid to win maiden title
2 years, 10 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Korea faces stern test in bid to win maiden title

The Hindu  

Korea Republic faces its sternest test yet in the bid to win its maiden AFC Women’s Asian Cup when it faces China PR in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. China, if victorious, looks at making some history of its own, as it will be the nation’s record-extending ninth crown, having won twice as …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: China knocks out defending champion Japan, to face Korea in the final
2 years, 10 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: China knocks out defending champion Japan, to face Korea in the final

The Hindu  

Japan's bid for a hat-trick of AFC Women's Asian Cup titles crumbled on Thursday as the defending champion was knocked out by China 4-3 on penalties in the second semifinal at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune. Nothing separated the teams at the end of regulation time or extra time, but Japan missed two chances in the penalty …

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Sugasawa nets four as Japan razes Thailand
2 years, 10 months ago

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Sugasawa nets four as Japan razes Thailand

The Hindu  

On the eve of its AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals clash against Thailand, Japan’s head coach Futoshi Ikeda was apprehensive of the conditions in Navi Mumbai. But even as the temperature soared to 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon, defending champion Japan rode on a four-goal haul from Yuika Sugasawa to defeat Thailand 7-0 at the DY Patil Stadium and …

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Japan Finish Top of Group C After Stalemate With Korea Republic
2 years, 10 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Japan Finish Top of Group C After Stalemate With Korea Republic

News 18  

Two-time defending champions Japan secured the top spot in Group C of the ongoing Women’s Asian Cup football tournament after a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic in their final preliminary stage outing here on Thursday. Seo Ji-yeon’s equaliser following a goal-mouth scramble five minutes from time earned Colin Bell’s side a point in a game dominated by the Japanese after …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Japan tops Group C after draw with Korea Republic
2 years, 10 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Japan tops Group C after draw with Korea Republic

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Japan secured the top spot in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 on Thursday after playing out a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic at Pune’s Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. Seo Ji-yeon’s equaliser following a goal-mouth scramble five minutes from time earned Colin Bell’s side a point in a game dominated by the Japanese after …

AFC Women's Asian Cup Group C Preview: Japan vs South Korea to Decide Top Spot, Vietnam Play Myanmar
2 years, 10 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup Group C Preview: Japan vs South Korea to Decide Top Spot, Vietnam Play Myanmar

News 18  

A thriller is on the cards at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune when Japan and Korea Republic face off in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 Group C tie on Thursday. When we’re attacking, we need to make sure we do not lose our defensive structure.” The two teams played to a goalless draw in the 2018 …

Asia Cup: Japan Outclass Indian Women's Hockey Team 2-0
2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup: Japan Outclass Indian Women's Hockey Team 2-0

News 18  

After making a winning start to their campaign at the Women’s Asia Cup with a 9-0 win against Malaysia in their first match, the Indian hockey team went down 0-2 against Asian Games defending Champions Japan in their second pool A match here on Sunday. Though under pressure, the Indian forwardline pushed for opportunities within the striking circle to bounce …

Philippines Upset, Sam Kerr Record: Talking Points from Matchday 2 of AFC Women's Asian Cup
2 years, 11 months ago

Philippines Upset, Sam Kerr Record: Talking Points from Matchday 2 of AFC Women's Asian Cup

News 18  

The second matchday at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 saw four matches being played – Japan vs Myanmar and South Korea vs Vietnam from Group C and Australia vs Indonesia and Philippines vs Thailand from Group B. The gulf of class between the two nations was evident as captain Sam Kerr scored five goals, Emily van-Egmond scored a hat-trick, …

Asia Cup hockey: India looks to carry on momentum against Japan
2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup hockey: India looks to carry on momentum against Japan

The Hindu  

With the campaign off to a resounding start, defending champion India will look to carry on the momentum when it takes on a lower-ranked Japan in its second Pool A match at the Women's Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday. The Indians started their Asia Cup campaign campaign with a 9-0 drubbing of Malaysia and will look to continue in …

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Japan Open Title Defence with 5-0 Win over Myanmar
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Japan Open Title Defence with 5-0 Win over Myanmar

News 18  

Powerhouse Japan showcased their overwhelming technical superiority as they secured an easy 5-0 win over Myanmar to begin their AFC Women’s Asian Cup title defence in style here on Friday. Riko Ueki gave the Japanese the lead while strikes early in the second half from Yui Hasegawa and Hikaru Naomoto provided the 2011 World Cup runners-up a comfortable cushion. Hinata …

Japan beats Mongolia 14-0 to close in on next round of FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers
3 years, 8 months ago

Japan beats Mongolia 14-0 to close in on next round of FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers

The Hindu  

Japan thrashed Mongolia 14-0 on Tuesday to move closer to the third round of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. The win means Japan will advance to the next phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup if it defeats Myanmar when the teams meet on June 3. An own goal from Khash …

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