Japan will face Australia in the semi-finals with the win also confirming them a place in the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025.
Iran went on the offensive from the first blow of the whistle with Japan keeper Rui Araki almost spilling Esmaeil Gholizadeh’s cross from the right following pressure from Mahan Sadeghi, before Sadeghi pulled his effort wide in the third minute from just above the box. .....
AET | 🇮🇷 IR Iran 1️⃣-1️⃣ Japan 🇯🇵 (3-4 on pens)
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) February 23, 2025
A dramatic finale to this quarter-final matchup as Japan keep their nerve to win on penalties!#AFCU20 | #IRNvJPN pic.twitter.com/ghhF0taAXa
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