Yoshida leads Japan to Asian Cup quarter-finals
Maya Yoshida starred as Japan reached the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup.
The Saints defender was outstanding as Japan kept Saudi Arabia at bay to win today's round-of-16 tie.
Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's thumping 20th-minute header set up a quarter-final against Vietnam, who beat Jordan on penalties, on Thursday.
Three-time champions Saudi Arabia dominated the tie but Yoshida led the Japanese rearguard to clinch a place in the last eight.
1992 🇯🇵 1-0 🇸🇦 ➡ Champions! 🏆
— #AsianCup2019 (@afcasiancup) January 21, 2019
2000 🇯🇵 1-0 🇸🇦 ➡ Champions! 🏆
2019 🇯🇵 1-0 🇸🇦 ➡ ❓
Every time Japan beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the #AsianCup KO stage they were crowned champions! pic.twitter.com/7e8ZEfVMrF
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