Asian Cup 2000 : Japan defeats Saudi Arabia 4-1
SIDON, Oct. 14, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 : Japan defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Japanese top of Group C with 3 points. In their next game, Japan will meet Uzbekistan on October 17, while Saudi Arabia will face Qatar.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 1996)
- 5 appearances (first in 1984)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992)
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1992)
- 4 appearances (first in 1988)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992)
Saudi Arabia
1:4
Japan
1:4 (0:2)
- 14 October 2000
- 17:05
- Sidon
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3 |
 Qatar | 0 |
 Uzbekistan | 0 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 |
Matches
- Saudi Arabia 1-4 Japan
- Qatar - Uzbekistan 19:45
- Japan - Uzbekistan 17:05
- Saudi Arabia - Qatar 19:45
- Saudi Arabia - Uzbekistan 19:35
- Japan - Qatar 19:35
Asian Cup History
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