At 23:30 Beijing time on September 12, the U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, Group D leader Japan will face Bahrain. In the first half, Japan's many offensive chances failed to be converted into goals, and Matsuki Jiusheng's one-handed chance was saved by the Bahraini goalkeeper; In the second half, Suzuki hit the post, and neither side scored. In the end, Japan drew 0-0 with Bahrain, and Japan advanced to the main stage of the U23 Asian Cup.
Key events
In the 21st minute, Matsuki Jiusheng cut in a single knife before starting, and the Bahrain goalkeeper bravely struck to save the ball.
In the 73rd minute, Suzuki swung an open push in the box and the ball hit the post and popped up.
Wonderful GIFs
In the 9th minute, Shunsuke Minohe scored from a small angle, and Hosoya Madari flanked the ball without touching the ball.
In the 23rd minute, Japan drove a set-piece into the box and Hosoya flicked his header to the point slightly deflected.
In the 33rd minute, two consecutive shots in front of the Japanese goal, the Bahrain goalkeeper blocked twice to save the ball.
In the 71st minute, Shunsuke Minohe shot forward and missed the goal frame.
In the 84th minute, Japan took a direct free kick and the Bahrain goalkeeper knocked the ball out with a single punch.
List of players
Japan U23 starters: 1-Asahiko Suzuki, 2-Takashi Uchino, 3-Takaya Nishio, 5-Seiji Kimura, 21-Ayumi Obata, 8-Ryokima Fujita, 14-Shunsuke Mito, 16-Kyuo Matsuki, 18-Mitsuki Saito, 20-Kaede Yamada, 11-Madashi Hosoya
Replacement: 12-Kunikubo Rai Okunori, 4-Tsurugi Kaion, 15-Hata Taiga, 17-Nakano Shinya, 22-Takai Kodai, 6-Kawasaki Kanta, 7-Yamamoto Rihito, 10-Hazuki Yuito, 13-Hirakawa Yu, 9-Fujio Shota, 19-Oda Yutaro