Japan's forward #17 Kuryu Matsuki shoots to score his team's first goal during the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Group B match between Japan and China at Jassem bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on April 16, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
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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MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 of #Japan vs #China at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in the regression games, Group B.
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) April 16, 2024
???????? Japan has secured their first 3 points in Group B after a 1-0 victory over ???????? China.
⚽ FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/rgvkybGFkU #Qatar… pic.twitter.com/CTJionuhiv
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JAPAN'S GOAL
???????? Kuryu Matsuki with a sublime finish! ☄️#AFCU23 | #JPNvCHN pic.twitter.com/AbvuISO54y
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) April 16, 2024
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CHINA'S ATTEMPT
???????? A brilliant effort by Tao Qianglong was unfortunately denied by the woodwork! ❌#AFCU23 | #JPNCHN pic.twitter.com/zcZ0ckETHm
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) April 16, 2024
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FULL TIME
90+7' Japan vs China Match ends with a win for Japan 1 - 0
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90+1' Substitution, Japan U23. Kaito Suzuki replaces Takashi Uchino.
90' Substitution, Japan U23. Kotaro Uchino replaces Mao Hosoya.
89' Attempt missed. Xie Wenneng (China PR U23) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Yu Jinyong.
88' Substitution, China PR U23. Yu Jinyong replaces Duan Dezhi.
88' Delay in match because of an injury Kuryu Matsuki (Japan U23).
88' Attempt blocked. Tao Qianglong (China PR U23) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Du Yuezheng.
81' Hu Hetao (China PR U23) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
72' Attempt saved. Kuryu Matsuki (Japan U23) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
71' Attempt blocked. Kein Sato (Japan U23) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kota Takai.
70' Attempt missed. Kota Takai (Japan U23) header from very close range is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Shota Fujio following a set piece situation.
67' Substitution, Japan U23. Shota Fujio replaces Fuki Yamada.
67' Substitution, Japan U23. Kein Sato replaces Yu Hirakawa.
66' Substitution, China PR U23. Liu Haofan replaces Jin Shunkai.
58' Substitution, China PR U23. Hu Hetao replaces Yang Zihao.
48' Foul by Zhu Yue (China PR U23).
47' Attempt saved. Xie Wenneng (China PR U23) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Du Yuezheng.
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Second Half begins
Japan 1 - 0 China
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45' Substitution, China PR U23. Du Yuezheng replaces Liu Junxian.
45' Substitution, China PR U23. Xie Wenneng replaces Aifeierding Aisikaer.
IN PHOTOS: Action during the first half of the AFC U23 match of Japan vs China at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
Highlights of the first half AFC U23 match of #Japan ???????? vs #China ????????at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in the regression games, Group B.
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) April 16, 2024
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HALF TIME
Matsuki makes the difference: 10-Players Japan leads China 1-0 at halftime
HALF TIME
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) April 16, 2024
⏱️ 45+8'
Matsuki makes the difference: 10-Players Japan leads China 1-0 at halftime
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45+1' Attempt saved. Zhu Yue (China PR U23) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal.
45' Foul by Hiroki Sekine (Japan U23).
43' Foul by Kuryu Matsuki (Japan U23).
42' Attempt missed. Tao Qianglong (China PR U23) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right.
42' Attempt saved. Behram Abduweli (China PR U23) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Yang Zihao.
38' Attempt saved. Aifeierding Aisikaer (China PR U23) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
35' Attempt missed. Behram Abduweli (China PR U23) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Tao Qianglong with a cross following a corner.
29' Foul by Mao Hosoya (Japan U23).
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).
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WATCH IN VIDEO: Match energy at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
Japanese fans make themselves heard at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium! ????
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) April 16, 2024
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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.
Japan's defender #03 Ryuya Nishio receives a red card by referee Australian referee Casey Reibelt during the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Group B match between Japan and China at Jassem bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on April 16, 2024. Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
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 ⚠️
— AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ (@Qatar2023en) April 16, 2024
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
Line-up of players for Japan and China PR
Get to know the teams!
Japan
#AFCU23 Know Your Team: Japan ????????
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) April 16, 2024
Japan having won the tournament in 2016 will be aiming to dominate the competition once again in this edition! pic.twitter.com/GbOdXYouEH
China PR
#AFCU23 Know Your Team: China PR ????????
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) April 16, 2024
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
