Doha, Qatar: Japan will face-off China at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium today at 4pm Doha Time to open matches for Group B on the second day of the AFC U23 Asian Cup.
Stay tuned as we bring you match highlights and a glimpse of the football atmosphere at the venue!
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29′ Foul by Mao Hosoya (Japan U23).
26′ Jia Feifan (China PR U23) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
25′ Foul by Jia Feifan (China PR U23).
24′ Attempt saved. Zhu Yue (China PR U23) with an attempt from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Aifeierding Aisikaer with a cross.
23′ Foul by Kuryu Matsuki (Japan U23).
22′ Substitution, Japan U23. Seiji Kimura replaces Rihito Yamamoto because of an injury.
21′ Delay in match because of an injury Rihito Yamamoto (Japan U23).
20′ Foul by Rihito Yamamoto (Japan U23).
19′ Attempt blocked. Mao Hosoya (Japan U23) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Takashi Uchino with a cross.
17′ Ryuya Nishio (Japan U23) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
16′ VAR Decision: Card upgraded Ryuya Nishio (Japan U23).
16′ Delay in match because of an injury Jia Feifan (China PR U23).
10′ Attempt saved. Jia Feifan (China PR U23) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yang Zihao.
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GOAL!
9′
Japan 1-0 China
Kuryu Matsuki (Japan U23) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fuki Yamada with a cross.
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5′ Attempt saved. Kuryu Matsuki (Japan U23) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Fuki Yamada with a cross.
2′ Foul by Yu Hirakawa (Japan U23).
1′ Foul by Joel Fujita (Japan U23).
Match begins
Group B begins with an exciting encounter as both sides vie for victory!
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Organizers warn fans about current weather conditions in the country
⚠️ Impotrant notice ⚠️
We advise fans attending today’s matches to exercise caution and care due to the prevailing weather conditions in the country. ☔#AsianCupU23 #HayyaAsia #AFCU23 pic.twitter.com/z8ALPdnLl0
— AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ (@Qatar2023en) April 16, 2024
Line-up of players for Japan and China PR
Get to know the teams!
Japan
#AFCU23 Know Your Team: Japan ????????
Japan having won the tournament in 2016 will be aiming to dominate the competition once again in this edition! pic.twitter.com/GbOdXYouEH— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) April 16, 2024
China PR
#AFCU23 Know Your Team: China PR ????????
China PR have failed to advance beyond the group stage in their previous four appearances but are now determined to make it to the knockout phases this time around! pic.twitter.com/Y4jThtZ0KR
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) April 16, 2024
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