Japan prove that class is permanent against in-form Uzbekistan to win U-23 Asian Cup
Japan have proven that form is temporary but class is permanent after becoming two-time AFC U-23 champions.
Japan have proven that form is temporary but class is permanent after becoming two-time AFC U-23 champions.
Japan have beaten Uzbekistan in dramatic fashion to win the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.
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Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata has left Vissel Kobe following the expiration of his contract, the club announced on Saturday.
With the retirement of Shinji Ono, only one member from Japan's star-studded 2002 World Cup squad remains active -- but whatever happened to them?
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TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Machida Zelvia | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | +8 | 25 |
Vissel Kobe | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +10 | 23 |
Kashima Antlers | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 22 |
FC Tokyo | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 21 |
Cerezo Osaka | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +5 | 20 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | +8 | 19 |
Nagoya Grampus | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 19 |
Gamba Osaka | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
Urawa Red Diamonds | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 17 |
Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | +2 | 16 |
Yokohama F. Marinos | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 16 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
Jubilo Iwata | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | +1 | 14 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -2 | 14 |
Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | +1 | 13 |
Albirex Niigata | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 13 |
Shonan Bellmare | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 10 |
Kyoto Sanga | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 9 |
Sagan Tosu | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -10 | 8 |
Consadole Sapporo | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -12 | 8 |