Asian Cup 2007 Qualifiers : Japan and Saudi Arabia qualify for the final stage
SAPPORO, Nov. 15, 2006 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 (Qualifiers) : Japan defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a Asian Cup qualifying game on Wednesday night. Saudi Arabia and Japan both qualify for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup tournament.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1992, 2000, 2004)
- 5 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)
- 6 appearances (first in 1984)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992, 2000)
Japan
3:1
Saudi Arabia
3:1 (2:1)
- 15 November 2006
- 19:00
- Sapporo
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 15 |
| Japan | 15 |
 Yemen | 6 |
 India | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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