Goalkeeper Rui Araki was the hero, saving two spot-kicks as the defending champions stayed on track for a third title. It was heartbreak for a Jordan side who went toe-to-toe with the East Asians only to come up just short.
Go Oiwa reverted to his first choice lineup, with Kosuke Ogura the only survivor from the side that played Qatar in their final group match while Moamen Al Sakhet, Odeh Fakhoury and Ali Azaizeh formed a three-pronged attack for Omar Najhi’s Jordan. .....
FT | 🇯🇵 Japan 1️⃣-1️⃣ Jordan 🇯🇴 (4️⃣-2️⃣ on pens)
— #AFCU23 (@afcasiancup) January 16, 2026
The reigning champions continue their journey into the semi-finals!#AFCU23 | #JPNvJOR pic.twitter.com/YIPlr1kmu2
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