Japan beats Saudi Arabia to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals
SHARJAH, Jan. 21, 2019 (AMP) — Emirates 2019 : Japan qualified to the quarter-finals of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup with a 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia (halftime: 1-0) on Monday afternoon at the Sharjah Stadium.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 4 titles (1992, 2000, 2004, 2011)
- 9 appearances (first in 1988)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004, 2011) Fourth Place (2007)
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 1996)
- 10 appearances (first in 1984)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992, 2000, 2007)
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Japan
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1:0
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Saudi Arabia
1:0 (1:0)
- 21 January 2019
- 15:00
- Sharjah
Asian Cup History
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Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.