Jordan's goalkeeper's overconfidence led to a bizarre own goal during a penalty shootout, securing Japan a 4-2 victory in the U23 Asia 2026 quarterfinals on the evening of 16/1.
Satisfied with the opening match victory against Jordan, central defender Nguyen Hieu Minh believes he and his teammates must maintain focus to advance in group A of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.
Coach Kim Sang-sik offers insights at a press conference before the opening match against Jordan in group A of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 finals, taking place this afternoon, 5/1.