A pair of corners late in the first half broke the Chinese resistance, Ogawa putting Hajime Moriyasu’s side in front with a 39th minute header and Ko Itakura adding the second six minutes into injury time from close range.
And while Lin Liangming pulled one back for China PR three minutes into the restart, Ogawa’s second header of the game restored Japan’s two-goal lead and ensured the visitors took the three points. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇨🇳 China PR 1️⃣-3️⃣ Japan 🇯🇵
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) November 19, 2024
Another resounding performance for Japan as they take the win in the rematch against China PR! 🔥
The Samurai Blue are unstoppable! 💪#AsianQualifiers | #CHNvJPN pic.twitter.com/qQCSH06OIU
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