Japan led from start to finish, with Brian Nwadik, Yuto Ozeki and Shusuke Furuya finding the net, making Oiwa optimistic that his team are more than capable of defending their title.
“By winning the second match convincingly, I believe we are on the right track. We will stay fully focused and ensure the message is clearly communicated to the players,” said Oiwa. .....
⚽ 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟 | 🇦🇪 UAE 0️⃣-3️⃣ Japan 🇯🇵
— #AFCU23 (@afcasiancup) January 10, 2026
Shusuke Furuya heads home a third one for the reigning champions. Unstoppable!
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