In the quarterfinals of men's football at the Asian Games on September 26 at Beijing time (CEST), Japan U23 faced Korea DPR U23. Brian Nwadiwe of Japan U23 scored the decisive goal. The final score was Japan U23 1-0 Korea DPR U23.

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Key Event

In the 39th minute, following a goal kick into the attacking third, Nwadiwe scored with a low drive, giving Japan a 1-0 lead over Korea DPR.

Match Highlights

Both teams took the field as the match was about to begin.

In the 6th minute, Ryang Kwang-myong's low drive from the right side of the penalty area went out for a goal kick.

In the 17th minute, two Korea DPR players collided while contesting an aerial ball, and Ryang Kwang-myong went down, requiring medical attention.

In the 25th minute, Korea DPR's corner was cleared with a header, and Ryang Kwang-myong's long-range shot went over the crossbar.

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

In the 36th minute, Choe Ok's shot from the right flank of the penalty area was saved by Araki Rui, and Rim Chol-kyong missed the rebound.

In the 39th minute, following a goal kick into the attacking third, Nwadiwe scored with a low drive, making it Japan 1-0 Korea DPR.

In the 50th minute, Paek Chung-song's long-range shot from outside the penalty area went over the crossbar.

In the 61st minute, Ri Il-song went down in the penalty area, and the referee whistled for diving, showing a yellow card.

In the 69th minute, Shimamoto Yuto shot from inside the penalty area, but the ball went high over the goal.

In the 76th minute, Kim Yu-song's pass found Ri Il-song, whose shot went well wide of goal.

In the 88th minute, Korea DPR's successive shots in front of goal were blocked, and several players protested a possible handball to the referee.

Team Lineups

Match Statistics

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