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Japan men's soccer national team wins in penalty shootout and advances to Asian Games finals
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Japan men's soccer national team wins in penalty shootout and advances to Asian Games finals

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  • Japan's men's soccer team played against Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games, and won in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
  • He scored the equalizing goal in the second half, clinching a place in the final.
  • The team aims to participate in the Paris Olympics.

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Japan's men's soccer team is competing in the Asian Games with the aim of qualifying for the Paris Olympics. The number of spots in Asia has been reduced to two, and the qualifying rounds are tough.

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The score was 1-1, and the penalty shootout went to the 10th man. When the opponent's shot missed, the players exploded with joy. Japan, the men's soccer team, caught up in the last minute and won in the penalty shootout. He advanced to the finals.

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We conceded our first goal of the tournament early on. They struggled with the press and could hardly create any opportunities to take shots in the first half. Like Japan, Uzbekistan, which is a team of the same generation aiming for the Los Angeles Olympics, showed off the difference in their offensive and defensive abilities.

In the second half, substitutions changed the game. Yokoyama dribbled many times and threatened the goal. Continuing their offensive, Ishibashi headed in a cross just before the end to tie the score. I pried it open at the last minute.

The team has set its sights on an Olympic gold medal. With the number of spots in Asia reduced to two, Yokoyama said, ``I know where we stand'' in a match against an opponent who will also be our rival in the Olympic qualifying rounds. There were times when they were defeated by the opponent's sharp attacks, but the experience of coming through with hardship must have been great.

"We have the members who can win. We have no choice but to win," said Ishiwatari. They will be running head-on against South Korea, who are aiming for their fourth straight victory.

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