Japan beats Iraq to advance to Asian Cup semifinals
BEIRUT, Oct. 24, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 : Japan reached the semifinals of the 2000 AFC Asian Cup with a 4-1 win against Iraq (halftime: 3-1) on Tuesday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1992)
- 4 appearances (first in 1988)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992)
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1972)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1976)
Japan
4:1
Iraq
4:1 (3:1)
- 24 October 2000
- 16:45
- Beirut
Asian Cup History
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