Asian Cup 2015 : Japan defeats Palestine 4-0
NEWCASTLE, Jan. 12, 2015 (AMP) — Australia 2015 : Japan defeated Palestine by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Monday night at the Newcastle Stadium.
The result put the Japanese top of Group D with 3 points. In their next game, Japan will meet Iraq at the Newcastle Stadium on January 16, while Palestine will face Jordan.
Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 4 titles (1992, 2000, 2004, 2011)
- 8 appearances (first in 1988)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004, 2011) Fourth Place (2007)
Palestine at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 2000)
Japan
4:0
Palestine
4:0 (3:0)
- 12 January 2015
- 18:00
- Newcastle
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3 |
 Iraq | 0 |
 Jordan | 0 |
| Palestine | 0 |
Matches
- Japan 4-0 Palestine
- Jordan - Iraq 19:00
- Palestine - Jordan 18:00
- Iraq - Japan 19:00
- Japan - Jordan 20:00
- Iraq - Palestine 20:00
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.