After an intense World Cup qualifying campaign.

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After successfully passing the Top 40, the team is now being driven by Li Tie's baton to reach the Top 12 in the Asian zone. This may seem like a lucky achievement, but the challenges ahead are not to be underestimated, and the draw for the Top 12 will be unveiled in Kuala Lumpur soon.

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The opponents will be revealed one by one. But within the first team, it is inevitable that Iran and Japan, two of Asia's best teams, will be in the

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on the schedule. If fate places Japan in the

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It's certainly a huge test in the lineup of the

Since 23 years ago.

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The team has not beaten Japan and has a dismal record. In the face of this historical disadvantage, Li Tie to lead the team to break this curse, the task can be described as difficult. According to the Asian Zone draw rules, the

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Placed in Group 4, they will face off against the powerhouses of Group 1, and either Japan or Iran, especially the former, will be difficult opponents to deal with. In recent years, Japanese soccer has risen to prominence at a staggering rate, with players all over the European scene, which has made them Asia's soccer juggernaut.

In comparison, we have very few players who have stayed at home, with Wu Lei being the only star. Next, let's analyze in depth

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Head-to-head record with Japan. Statistically, the two teams have met 27 times in their history and

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With a record of 8 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses, the winning percentage is less than 30%. Especially in the two East Asian Cup matchups, 2019 and 2017, the

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Both lost by a score of 1-2, and although Yu Dabao and Dong Xuesheng had goals respectively, the overall strength gap was obvious.

During the period 1975-1980.

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has beaten Japan three times, but since 1998.

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has failed to beat Japan for 23 consecutive years, a shameful record. Entering the 21st century.

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With no wins in 11 meetings with Japan, the Japanese have become the

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The "nightmare" of Japan. Whether it's a friendly or an official match, Japan has always faced us with ease, and the scoreline has always ended in a loss.

In short, the Japanese team has become the

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An insurmountable mountain before us.

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