The Blue Samurai scored four goals in this match, but one of them was an own goal
Japan beat it without any problems Bahrain in the 1/8 finals match Asian Cup 2023 – 3:1.
The favorite won the first half with a minimal margin – Ritsu Doan from Freiburg scored. Immediately after the break, Real Sociedad midfielder Takefusa Kubo seemed to clear up questions about the winner.
Bahrain managed to return to the game without scoring personally – the goal was scored by Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. However, Hajime Moriyasu’s team soon restored the status quo thanks to an accurate strike from Ayase Ueda.
The Blue Samurai reached the quarter finals, where they will play the winner of the Iran-Syria duel. The remaining quarterfinal pairs are already known: Tajikistan – Jordan, Australia – South Korea and Qatar – Uzbekistan.
- Asian Cup. 1/8 finals
Bahrain – Japan — 1:3 (0:1)
Goals: Suzuki 64, own goal – Doan 31, Kubo 49, Ueda 72
Source: Sportarena
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