Japan beats Qatar to advance to Asian Cup semifinals
DOHA, Jan. 21, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : Japan reached the semifinals of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup with a 3-2 win against Qatar (halftime: 1-1) on Friday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
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)
Qatar at the Asian Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1980)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
Japan
3:2
Qatar
3:2 (1:1)
- 21 January 2011
- 16:25
- Doha
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.