Australia - Japan - 26 February 2025 U20 AFC Asian Cup, Group A - (2-0)

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a free kick to Japan.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

Free kick Australia.

Throw-in Australia.

Goal kick for Australia at Baoan Stadium.

Japan's Hisatsugu Ishii gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Throw-in for Australia close to the penalty box.

Ball goes out of play for a Australia goal kick.

In Shenzhen Japan attack through Yotaro Nakajima. The finish is off target, however.

Oliver Randazzo is on a sub for Paul Okon-Engstler for Australia.

Can Japan capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a free kick to Japan.

Free kick Japan.

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

Throw-in for Australia in their own half.

Australia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Australia goal kick.

Ball safe as Australia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Trevor Morgan is making the team's third substitution at Baoan Stadium with Louis Agosti replacing Jonny Yull.

Trevor Morgan (Australia) is making a second substitution, with Tiago Quintal replacing Musa Toure.

Yuzo Funakoshi (Japan) is making a fifth substitution, with Yutaka Michiwaki replacing Rento Takaoka.

Throw-in for Australia close to the penalty box.

Soma Kanda (Japan) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

Australia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Japan to take a throw-in in Australia territory.

Throw-in for Australia at Baoan Stadium.

Japan to take a throw-in in Australia territory.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile awards Australia a goal kick.

Japan's Hisatsugu Ishii breaks free at Baoan Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Corner awarded to Australia.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a free kick to Australia.

Japan have a goal kick.

Goal kick for Australia at Baoan Stadium.

Goal! Jaylan Pearman extends Australia's lead to 2-0. Alex Badolato instrumental with a fine assist.

Japan make their fourth substitution with Rei Umeki replacing Shunsuke Saito.

Japan make their third substitution with Niko Takahashi replacing Rikuto Kuwahara.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a Australia throw-in in Japan's half.

Jaylan Pearman is on a sub for Frans Deli for Australia.

Ball safe as Australia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

Australia drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Australia's half?

Throw-in for Japan in their own half.

Goal kick for Australia at Baoan Stadium.

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Australia's half?

Yuto Ozeki is replacing Nick Schmidt for Japan at Baoan Stadium.

Yuzo Funakoshi is making the team's first substitution at Baoan Stadium with Soma Kanda replacing Aren Inoue.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a throw-in for Japan, close to Australia's area.

Australia needs to be cautious. Japan have an attacking throw-in.

Australia will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Japan.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a free kick to Japan.

Paul Okon-Engstler (Australia) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Throw-in Japan.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile awards Australia a goal kick.

Japan's Katsuma Fuse gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Japan have been awarded a corner by Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile.

Australia take a 1-0 lead thanks to Musa Toure. Jonny Yull with an assist there.

The first half has been concluded at Baoan Stadium.

Australia to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

Japan have a goal kick.

Goal kick for Australia at Baoan Stadium.

Throw-in for Australia in their own half.

Japan have a goal kick.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a Australia throw-in in Japan's half.

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Australia's half?

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile awards Japan a goal kick.

Australia have a dangerous throw-in.

Australia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Japan.

Free kick Australia.

Kaito Tsuchiya for Japan has been booked by Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile and receives a first yellow card.

Can Japan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Australia's half?

Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

Throw-in Australia.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a free kick to Australia in their own half.

Japan have been awarded a corner by Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile.

Australia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Japan to take a throw-in in Australia territory.

Throw-in for Australia at Baoan Stadium.

Australia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Abdulhadi Alasmar Al-Ruaile signals a Japan throw-in in Australia's half.