Asian Cup 1996 : Japan defeats Uzbekistan 4-0
AL AIN, Dec. 9, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Japan defeated Uzbekistan by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Monday afternoon.
The result put the Japanese top of Group C with 6 points. Uzbekistan is second with 3 points. In their last game, Japan will meet China on December 12, while Uzbekistan will face Syria.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1992)
- 3 appearances (first in 1988)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992)
Uzbekistan at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Japan
4:0
Uzbekistan
4:0 (2:0)
- 9 December 1996
- 16:45
- Al Ain
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 |
 Syria | 0 |
 China | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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