Japan beats Saudi Arabia to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals
AL RAYYAN, Jan. 17, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : Japan defeated Saudi Arabia by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Monday afternoon. Japan advance to the Quarterfinals. Saudi Arabia is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 1996)
- 8 appearances (first in 1984)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992, 2000, 2007)
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1992, 2000, 2004)
- 7 appearances (first in 1988)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004) Fourth Place (2007)
Saudi Arabia
0:5
Japan
0:5 (0:3)
- 17 January 2011
- 16:15
- Al Rayyan
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 7 |
 Jordan | 7 |
 Syria | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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