Japan beat China to retain U23 Asian Cup as Saudi Arabia build hosting credentials

January 25 – Japan brushed China aside 4-0 to retain their AFC U23 Asian Cup title at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Saturday. It is Japan’s third U23 Asian title, a confederation record.

Two goals from Kosei Ogura and strikes from Yuto Ozeki and Ryunosuke Sato (the tournament’s leading scorer) ensured Japan became the first team to defend the title.

Japan were dominant throughout the tournament, conceding just one goal on their way to the final.

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