Injury-time goal saves Japan’s blushes

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Injury-time goal saves Japan’s blushes

Three-time Asian champions Japan avoided a shock defeat to Jordan when defender Maya Yoshida scored in stoppage time to force a 1-1 draw in their opening Group B match at the Asian Cup on Sunday.

By Reuters

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Published: Mon 10 Jan 2011, 10:57 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 7:09 PM

Jordan, in only their second appearance in the continent’s major championship, looked set for a huge upset after taking the lead through Hasan Abdel-Fattah just before half-time.

Abdel-Fattah’s shot from the edge of the box took a deflection off Yoshida, who also had a goal disallowed for an infringement after 25 minutes.

Jordan defended superbly throughout the second half, keeping one of the tournament favourites at bay until seconds from the final whistle, when Yoshida headed in unmarked at the far post.


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