Japan beats Jordan in shoot out to advance to Asian Cup semifinals

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Posted on 31 July 2004 20:00

CHONGQING, Jul. 31, 2004 (AMP) — China 2004 : Japan reached the semifinals of the 2004 AFC Asian Cup after defeating Jordan 4-3 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Saturday night.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Japan at the Asian Cup

2 titles (1992, 2000)
5 appearances (first in 1988)
7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000)

Jordan at the Asian Cup

First appearance
6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)

Japan

1:1

Jordan

4:3 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (1:1)

31 July 2004
18:00
Chongqing

Asian Cup 2004
Second Round

Asian Cup History

Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.