Match Report
In the standings it was Nigeria U23 1st on 6 points, Japan U23 3rd on 4 — separated by 2. Japan U23's recent output lagged their position: 7th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Nigeria U23 2 scored and 2 conceded per game, Japan U23 2.33 and 2.33, with the league averaging 1.67.
Arena da Amazônia in Manaus, capacity 4,500, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Nigeria U23 led 3-2 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 5-4.