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AFC U23 Asian Cup
01-16 19:30
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H2H
Lineups
Japan U23
Jordan U23
Attacks
169
116
Dangerous Attacks
77
47
Ball Possession
65
35
On Target
2
4
Off Target
8023
1014
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127′
T.Kawai
126′
Awdat·Al Fakhouri
125′
R.Sato
124′
S.Fraij
123′
Y.Michiwaki
121′
R.Ichihara
118′
Hashem·Al-Mubaidin
M.Deeb
111′
S.Furuya
103′
K.Sekitomi
R. Umeki
End 1-1
93′
M.Deeb
91′
T.Kawai
Y.Yokoyama
91′
Y.Michiwaki
B.Nwadik
90′
A.Al-Haj
Ahmad Ayman·Abdallah
90′
B.Kalbouneh
M.Saket
88′
K.Koizumi
81′
S.Fraij
Yousef Qashi
80′
Yudai Shimamoto
Y.Ozeki
75′
M.Shatti
Ali Ahmad·Hajabi
68′
K.Koizumi
S.Mori
67′
S.Furuya
50′
Anas·Al Khob
45′
S.Furuya
S.Ishibashi
Halftime 0-1
30′
0-1
A.Azaizeh
Assist: M.Deeb
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Match Info
Japan U23 and Jordan U23 played to a 1-1 draw in their AFC U23 Asian Cup group stage match on January 16, 2026. The result at a packed stadium sets an interesting tone for Group A, with both teams showing their quality and resilience. Japan, known for their technical style, took the lead in the first half with a precise passing move finished calmly. Jordan responded strongly after the break, earning and converting a penalty to level the score. The match was played at a high tempo, with both teams creating chances to win it in the final minutes. A point each is a fair reflection of the balance of play, leaving the group wide open after the first round of fixtures. The Japanese coach expressed some disappointment at not securing all three points, while his Jordanian counterpart was proud of his team's fight against a continental powerhouse. The match highlighted the emerging talent in Asian football, with several players catching the eye for both nations.