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Japan wins Asian Cup with 1-0 over Australia

 

(AP) – 12 hours ago

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Japan won the Asian Cup for a record fourth time Saturday, defeating Australia 1-0 in the final of a tournament that served as an early rehearsal for a country set to hold the World Cup in 2022.
The lone goal was scored by substitute Tadanari Lee in extra time, a left-footed volley in the 109th minute. He was left unmarked from 10 yards out and beat Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. Lee then ran to the center circle and fired a symbolic arrow into the night sky.
Japan midfielder Keisuka Honda was voted the tournament's most valuable player.