Match Report
Japan U23 won 3-0 against UAE U23 in the AFC Championship U23 (Asia), Group Stage. Before the match, UAE U23 were 2nd in the AFC Championship U23 (Asia) table with Japan U23 in 1st. Japan U23 have the edge in previous meetings (2024–2026), with 2 wins from 2 games. Japan U23 scored through Yuto Ozeki (37'), Brian Nwadik (4'), Shusuke Furuya (83'). Match stats: possession 41%-59%, shots 1-11, on target 1-6, corners 2-6. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
UAE U23 and Japan U23 go head to head at Alinma Stadium in the AFC Championship U23 (Asia).
The standings read 2nd (UAE U23, 4 points) against 1st (Japan U23, 9 points).
Across 2 meetings since 2024, honours split 0 to UAE U23 and 2 to Japan U23, with 0 draws.
The match finished 0-3, with Japan U23 taking the points.
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