Match Report
4 points for UAE U23 (2nd), 9 for Japan U23 (1st): a 5-point gap. UAE U23's recent output lagged their position: 7th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1/1.33 for UAE U23 and 3.33/0 for Japan U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.06.
The venue was Alinma Stadium, with room for 64,200 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Japan U23 led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Japan U23: Yuto Ozeki (37'), Brian Nwadik (4'), Shusuke Furuya (83')
Key stats
Possession: UAE U23 41% · Japan U23 59% · Total shots: 1-11 · On target: 1-6 · Corners: 2-6