Japanese supporters watching before the match between Bahrain and Japan in the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 31, 2024 (Xinhua/Jia Haochen)
Bahrain’s Ali Madan (2L) takes a shot during the match between Bahrain and Japan during the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 31, 2024. (Xinhua News Agency/Jia Haocheng)
Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma sits on the bench before the Round 16 match between Bahrain and Japan of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 to be held in Doha, Qatar on January 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haochen)
Japanese supporters cheering on their team before the match between Bahrain and Japan in the Round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 31, 2024 (Xinhua/Jia Haochen)
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu sings the national anthem before the Round 16 match between Bahrain and Japan of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 31, 2024 (Xinhua/Jia Haochen)
Bahrain’s Mohamed Adel (left) faces the ball against Japan’s Ayase Ueda during the Bahrain vs. Japan match during the Round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 31, 2024. . (Xinhua News Agency/Jia Haocheng)
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu takes notes during the match between Bahrain and Japan in the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 31, 2024 (Xinhua/Jia Haochen)
Ritsu Doan (1L) of Japan celebrates his goal during the match between Bahrain and Japan in the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 31, 2024. (Xinhua News Agency/Jia Haocheng)