Japan beats Jordan to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Jan. 20, 2015 (AMP) — Australia 2015 : Japan defeated Jordan by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Tuesday night at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Japan advance to the Quarterfinals. Jordan is eliminated.
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)
Jordan at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 2004)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)

Japan

2:0

Jordan
2:0 (1:0)
- 20 January 2015
- 20:00
- Melbourne
Group D
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 9 |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | 3 |
![]() | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History

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