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 Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda helped Hajime Moriyasu's side outclass Bahrain, who had almost no chances except Ueda's own goal after a goalline scramble. Bahrain hardly had chances to threaten Japan's goal, but Ueda and Suzuki's collision caused an own goal when the striker attempted to head the ball off the goalline in the 64th minute.

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India Today  

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Al Jazeera  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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