JapanFootballJapan nearly masters of their own downfall but quality in reserve comes to the rescue1MGabriel TanKoji Watanabe/Getty Images
Faith in youth continues to pay off as Japan march on into Olympic quarters4MGabriel TanKoji Watanabe/Getty Images
In contrasting style, Japan and Iraq deliver statement wins in Olympic openers4MGabriel TanJuan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images
Japan prove that class is permanent against in-form Uzbekistan to win U-23 Asian Cup7MGabriel TanKARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images
Japan yet to hit top gear but could have timed AFC U-23 title charge to perfection7MGabriel TanNoushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images
