Han Il Bok missed the second of DPR Korea's spot-kicks in the shootout as Japan set up a quarter-final with Austria, with the East Asian side aiming to advance past the quarter-final stage for the first time in 11 participations.
Having impressed in advancing to the knockout stage, Japan got off to a rousing start with McGhee Jelani putting them ahead with a well-taken header after just four minutes. .....
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