The U23 Asian Cup played two matches in the semi-finals. Japan U23 against Iraq U23. Japan U23 and China U23 were in a group when they beat China U23 1-0 after playing one less man for a long time. In the group stage, Japan U23 lost to South Korea U23. However, after entering the knockout round, Japan U23 played at a very high level and soared all the way. Previously, Japan U23 eliminated Qatar U23 in the quarter-finals. This time, Japan U23 faced Iraq U23 and won 2-0.
In this game, Japan U23 scored in the 28th minute. Shindai Hosoya received a long pass, burst into the box, turned and fired a low shot into the far corner. The whole action was perfect in one go!Then, Ryotaro Araki received a clever pass from his teammate and fired a low shot. The goal showed the delicate cooperation of the Japanese U23 players, which was admirable. Iraq U23, on the other hand, failed to score 10 shots in the entire game and had to accept being eliminated from the competition. Japan Under-23s reached the final and also qualified for the Paris Olympics. Japan U23 made history by participating in the Olympics for 8 consecutive Olympic Games, a total of 12 times, ranking 1st in Asia!
Indonesia U23 lost 0-2 to Uzbekistan U23. Indonesia U23 was a bit of a surprise when they eliminated the mighty South Korea U23 in the quarter-finals. However, this time, Indonesia U23 failed to continue to make history and fell to the semi-finals, but for Indonesia U23, this is also the best result in history. Uzbekistan U23s dominated the game, with 62% possession and a frantic 25 shots on goal, compared to Indonesia U23's four. Norchaev opened the scoring for Uzbekistan's Under-23s before Riddo was sent off for a nasty foul before Arhan's own goal put the game out of the way.
Uzbekistan U23 is a dark horse that has reached the final and will compete for the title in Japan U23. Uzbekistan U23 has played a very bright result in this Asian Cup, Uzbekistan U23 won all 5 games, scoring a total of 14 goals, and what is even more commendable is that Uzbekistan U23 has conceded 0 goals in these 5 games, which is incredible! Even in the face of a strong team like Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan U23 did not concede a goal. This Uzbekistan U23 team is impressive. Uzbekistan U23 will face Japan U23 in the final, who will have the last laugh?