Japan beats Bahrain in extra time to reach Asian Cup final
JINAN, Aug. 3, 2004 (AMP) — China 2004 : Japan reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the third time in their history courtesy of a 4-3 extra time victory over Bahrain (following a 3-3 draw in regulation) on Tuesday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Bahrain at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearance (1988)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
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)

Bahrain

3:4

Japan
3:4 (a.e.t.), 3:3 (1:0)
- 3 August 2004
- 18:00
- Jinan
Asian Cup History

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