Japan beats China to reach Asian Cup final
BEIRUT, Oct. 26, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 : Japan reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in their history with a 3-2 win against China (halftime: 1-1) on Thursday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
China at the Asian Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1976)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1984) Third Place (1976, 1992) Fourth Place (1988)
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1992)
- 4 appearances (first in 1988)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992)
China
2:3
Japan
2:3 (1:1)
- 26 October 2000
- 19:45
- Beirut
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.