Japan raced to a five-goal cushion going into the break with Nielsen highlighting his team’s composure and clinical finishing as the two-time champions booked their quarter-final spot with a match to spare.
“I think we were able to play today’s match efficiently and without wasted effort. We tried to do the same things we did in the first game but today, I feel we were able to execute them more quickly. Scoring early in the match, in particular, allowed the players to settle and play with more composure afterwards. .....
✨𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 ✨
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) March 7, 2026
🇯🇵 Japan power into the quarter-finals as their quest for glory continues!#WAC2026 pic.twitter.com/DNKBlxftLc
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