Saudi Arabia beats Japan to reach Asian Cup final
HANOI, Jul. 25, 2007 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 : Saudi Arabia reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the sixth time in their history with a 3-2 win against Japan (halftime: 1-1) on Wednesday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1992, 2000, 2004)
- 6 appearances (first in 1988)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004)
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 1996)
- 7 appearances (first in 1984)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992, 2000)
Japan
2:3
Saudi Arabia
2:3 (1:1)
- 25 July 2007
- 20:20
- Hanoi
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.