[Japan National Soccer National Team Latest Information]The final of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 Uzbekistan was held on March 16th, with a match between the U-20 Japan Women’s National Team and the U-20 North Korea Women’s National Team.
On the 16th, at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 Uzbekistan, the U-20 Japan Women’s National Team (Young Nadeshiko) played against the U-20 North Korea Women’s National Team.
Japan, who defeated the U-20 Australian Women’s National Team 5-1 in the semifinals, clashed with North Korea, who defeated the U-20 Korean Women’s National Team 3-0, in the final. The two teams also played together in the group stage, with North Korea in first place with two wins and one draw, and Japan in second place with two wins and one loss. In addition, North Korea won the direct group match 1-0.
Although Japan had already qualified for this summer’s U-20 Women’s World Cup by advancing to the semi-finals, it was a match where not only the title but also revenge was at stake, and Japan succeeded in taking the lead in the 20th minute. Maya Hijikata invaded deep on the right side and crossed. Ayu Tsujizawa, who was waiting in the center, connected with her head and the net shook.
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To the top of Asia
Preemptive from North Korea!
＼Maya Hijikata’s cross was met with a header by Ayu Tsujizawa to give Japan the lead 👏
🏆AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024
🆚Japan x North Korea
📺 #DAZN Live streaming now pic.twitter.com/f9DVjeyyBn— DAZN Japan (@DAZN_JPN) March 16, 2024
However, in the 44th minute towards the end of the first half, North Korea faced a counterattack. Cha Yoon-young was allowed to break through on the right side and cross the ball, allowing Jeong Ryong-jung to head home the equalizer.
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North Korea scores the equalizer💥
＼A cross from Choi Eun-young broke through the right side.
Jeong Ryong Jeong matches with his headYoung Nadeshiko conceded a goal just before the end of the first half…
🏆AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024
🆚Japan x North Korea
📺 #DAZN Live streaming now pic.twitter.com/OntZB8z4ox— DAZN Japan (@DAZN_JPN) March 16, 2024
With the score at 1-1 entering the second half, North Korea increased their offensive efforts, but the score did not change easily. In the 76th minute, North Korea was allowed a shot on target in the right CK, but goalkeeper Ayari Kashima jumped up to block it.
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Guardian deity, Kashima’s big save🔥
＼Donpisha head from CK
GK Ayari Kashima makes a super save!🏆AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Final
🆚Japan x North Korea
📺 #DAZN Live streaming now pic.twitter.com/FYV4yEmLT5— DAZN Japan (@DAZN_JPN) March 16, 2024
However, in the 86th minute, just before the end of the game, North Korea again allowed a cross from the right side. Once again, Jeong Ryong Jeong sinks the ball with a header and reverses the match.
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Young Nadeshiko
A painful goal conceded towards the end…
＼North Korea scored the winning goal in the 86th minute.
Jeong Ryong Jeong again
Second goal of the day…🏆AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Final
🆚Japan x North Korea
📺 #DAZN Live streaming now pic.twitter.com/f9XSpV0ZLY— DAZN Japan (@DAZN_JPN) March 16, 2024
After that, Japan was unable to catch up and the match ended. North Korea won 2-1, marking their second victory in seven tournaments since 2007. On the other hand, Japan’s streak of winning the tournament, which lasted until the last tournament in 2019, has ended with three wins.
2024-03-16 14:59:44
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