2024-02-03 13:51:06
By the editorial staff
Published 1 minute ago, Updated now
The Iranians take out Japan. HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP
Ultra-favorite in the competition, Japan lost in the quarterfinals against Iran (2-1) in added time, and will not see the semi-finals.
The finalist of the 2019 edition has been announced! Building on a remarkable run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including victories against Spain and Germany (2-1 and 2-1), the country of the rising sun was knocked out this Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup final by Iran (2-1).
However, the Samurai scored first in the 28th minute with a goal from Hidemasa Morita. But in the second half, it was the Iranians who reversed the trend. First with Mohebi (55′), then at the end of the suspense thanks to a penalty converted by Jahanbakhsh (90+6′). Thanks to this major success, Iran is heading towards the last four where they will face the winner of the match: Qatar – Uzbekistan (this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. French time).
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