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South Korea U23

03-29 16:00

2 - 1

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Japan U21

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South Korea's U23 national team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan's U21 side in an international friendly on March 29, 2026. Played at 16:00, this youth-level East Asian derby provided a glimpse into the future talents of both nations, with the South Koreans edging a closely contested match. The home side, South Korea U23, took control early with two first-half goals, showcasing sharp attacking movement and clinical finishing. Japan U21, however, demonstrated their quality by pulling a goal back early in the second half, setting up a tense finale. The match process was defined by high intensity and technical skill, with both teams committing numbers forward in search of goals. A key focus was the midfield battle, where South Korea's physicality eventually helped them regain control and see out the match. This friendly result, while not impacting any official standings, serves as an important morale booster for the South Korean youth setup and provides crucial match data for both coaching staffs ahead of future tournaments. The Japanese coach will take positives from his team's response after going two goals down.