At 23:00 Chinese time on September 7, the Chinese men's soccer team hosted Japan in the Asian qualifying round of the World Cup 12 tournament, and the battle was in full swing. In the 40th minute of the match, the Japanese team found a good opportunity to break the deadlock of the match.

In the 40th minute, Junya Ito broke through the defense of Stanley Wong and crossed the ball in the right side of the field. Isao Osako stepped in front of the goal and stabbed the ball into the net. This was Isao's sixth goal in his 26th match with the national team, and China was trailing 0-1! The match.

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Tactical adjustments were made and a defensive formation of five defenders was adopted to resist with full force. In the first half, the overall defense of the Chinese team was okay, Japan hit the goal post twice, and luck seemed to favor the Chinese team to a certain extent.

However, sadly, even after 40 minutes of guarding the

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The fact that the goal was conceded in the end, and near the end of the first half, was certainly a blow to the team's morale.

Real-time battle situation

It was a close call! A cold shot from just outside the box by Young Kukai hit the post, making the

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break out in a cold sweat

Japan missed a good opportunity! Isao Osako faces an open goal but hits the ball on the post, the referee rules it offside!

Unfavorable start! Zhang Linpeng shanks the ball and is replaced with an injury, shaking his head in agony and looking inconsolable

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