United Arab Emirates’ 1-1 draw with Vietnam in the other match meant that Japan finished top of the group with UAE the runners-up, with both also sealing their places at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025. The East Asian side will meet Group A runners-up Saudi Arabia in the quarter-finals.
Australia missed out despite also finishing on four points with the final standings based on points, head-to-head, goal difference and number of goals of the teams tied. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇯🇵 Japan 2️⃣-3️⃣ Australia 🇦🇺
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) April 10, 2025
What a second-half comeback from the young Socceroos!
But it is Japan’s head-to-head advantage that sees them top Group B!#AFCU17 | #JPNvAUS pic.twitter.com/V32AruKYJH
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