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South Korea wins fourth consecutive Asian Games football

Overview

South Korea’s U-23 men’s football team secured a historic fourth consecutive Asian Games title with a 1-0 victory over Japan in the final at Toyota Stadium on October 3.

The championship match remained scoreless through the first half. The decisive goal was scored by Om Ji-seon in the 61st minute, following intense pressing from Yang Min-hyeok. Japan narrowly missed an equalizer in the 34th minute of the second half when Hisatsugu Ishii’s powerful long-range shot struck the goalpost. Despite late pressure from the host nation, South Korea maintained defensive discipline to protect the lead.

With this win, South Korea continues its dominant run, having previously won gold in 2014, 2018, and 2022. The victory also fulfills the significant implication for the South Korean squad regarding mandatory military service, as gold medalists qualify for a special program that allows for the deferment of service.

Entities

Japan U-21 National Team · U23 Uzbekistan · U23 Japan · Japan women's national team · Nagai Stadium

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Timeline

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  2. [SPORTS] 36 sources
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  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Japan U-21 football team advances to Asian Games semi-finals

    Japan's U-21 national football team reached the Asian Games semi-finals after defeating North Korea 1-0, highlighted by standout saves from 18-year-old goalkeeper Rui Araki.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Asian Games men's football: Opening round concludes with major victories

    The opening round of the Asian Games men's football tournament saw victories for Japan, South Korea, China, and Uzbekistan, featuring high-scoring matches and strategic use of overage players.

  5. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Japan football teams secure opening wins at Asian Games

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Sources

baogialai.com.vn · baolaocai.vn · baoxaydung.vn · biz.heraldcorp.com · celtsarehere.com · devdiscourse.com · en.baoquocte.vn · english.hani.co.kr · football-zone.net · footballchannel.jp · hani.co.kr · hochi.news · imaeil.com · inews365.com · isplus.com · j-cast.com · jnilbo.com · kgnews.co.kr · kyeonggi.com · m.imaeil.com · namdonews.com · news.cube-soft.jp · news.mynavi.jp · qoly.jp · sakanowa.jp · soccerdigestweb.com · soha.vn · sportschosun.com · stnsports.co.kr · thanhnien.vn · thefinancialdaily.com · thethao.tuoitre.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn · web.gekisaka.jp

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