Japan is on the verge of securing an eighth straight World Cup appearance, following a decisive 3-1 victory over China. This win puts Japan 10 points clear at the top of its Asian qualifying group.
Despite a goalless first half-hour, Koki Ogawa broke the stalemate with a header, with Ko Itakura doubling the lead before halftime. Although China narrowed the gap early in the second half, Ogawa’s second goal solidified Japan’s lead.
In other group matches, Indonesia triumphed over Saudi Arabia 2-0, marking its first-ever win in the third round. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan edged out North Korea to strengthen its World Cup campaign. The top two teams from each group will automatically advance to the World Cup.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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