Japan looked set for elimination after trailing for much of the contest before Chimezie Kai Ezemuokwe’s stoppage-time equaliser forced the tie to penalties, where goalkeeper Kosei Oshita emerged as the hero by saving two spot-kicks.
Ono admitted his side struggled to cope with Uzbekistan’s intensity in the opening half but was pleased with the response shown after the break. .....
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