April 26 – Japan powered past Qatar in extra time of the U23 AFC Asian Cup, crushing the host’s senior and U23 Asian Cup double dream on home soil with a 4-2 win.
Japan opened the scoring early through midfielder Yamada as it took just two minutes for the quarter final to explode into action.
With both teams eager to attack, Qatar replied with two first-half goals from Ahmed Al Rawi and Jassem Gaber to give the hosts the advantage heading into the break.
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