Indonesia national team still has a chance to enter the next round despite losing to Japan national team 1-3 in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Group Stage, Group D at Al Thumama Stadium.
In this match, at the beginning of the game, in the 6th minute, Japan awarded a penalty following Jordi Amat conceded a foul to Ayase Ueda, and Ayase Ueda got up to convert the penalty to the goal; Japan led 1-0.
Japan almost got 2nd goal in the 35th minute, following Seiya Maikuma passing the ball to Keito Nakamura, but shot to hit the left post.
In the remaining time of the first half, there was no additional score, ending the first half with Japan leading 1-0.
In the second half, not long time, in the 52nd minute, following a fast break of Japan and Ritsu Doan’s passing cut the front and Ayase Ueda’s charges in the very close range, Japan led 2-0.
In the late game, in the 88th minute, Justin Hubner missed the block to own goal, and Japan led 3-0
But in the stoppage time, in the 90+1 minute, Sandy Walsh collected the ball and shot from outside the box; Indonesia followed back 1-3.
The remaining time had no additional score, ending Japan winning 3-1.
However, Indonesia still has a chance to round 16 as the best 3rd-ranked team.
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