Japan U23 defeated Korea DPR U23 1-0 and advanced to the semifinals; Brian Nwadike scored the only goal

On September 26 Beijing time (CEST), in the quarterfinals of the men's football tournament at the Asian Games, Japan U23 faced Korea DPR U23. Brian Nwadike of Japan U23 scored a goal. Final score: Japan U23 1-0 Korea DPR U23.

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Key moments

In the 39th minute, Nwadike finished from close range, putting Japan ahead 1-0 over Korea DPR.

Match highlights

Players from both teams took the field as the match was about to begin.

In the 6th minute, Lee Kwang-myeon's shot from the right side of the penalty area went wide.

In the 17th minute, two Korea DPR players collided while contesting for the ball; Lee Kwang-myeon fell to the ground and required medical attention.

In the 25th minute, a Korea DPR corner kick was cleared with a header, and Lee Kwang-myeon's shot from outside the penalty area went over the crossbar.

In the 26th minute, Umeaki Ren fouled Paek Chun-son, and the referee showed a yellow card.

In the 36th minute, Choe Guk's shot from the right side of the penalty area was parried by Araki Rui, and Rim Chol-gyong could not convert the rebound.

In the 39th minute, Nwadike finished from close range, putting Japan ahead 1-0 over Korea DPR.

In the 50th minute, Paek Chun-son's long-range shot from outside the penalty area went over the bar.

In the 61st minute, Lee Ir-son fell in the penalty area, and the referee deemed it a dive, showing a yellow card.

In the 69th minute, Shimamoto Yuta's shot from inside the penalty area went well over the goal.

In the 76th minute, following Kim Yu-son's pass, Lee Ir-son's shot went wide.

In the 88th minute, Korea DPR mounted sustained pressure on goal, but all shots were blocked, and several players appealed to the referee over a possible handball.