Kokubo's late penalty save secures title for Japan

Updated May 4 2024 - 8:40am, first published 8:36am
Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq have qualified for the Olympic Games soccer tournament in Paris. (AP PHOTO)
Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq have qualified for the Olympic Games soccer tournament in Paris. (AP PHOTO)

Japan have lifted the U23 Asian Cup after beating Uzbekistan 1-0, goalkeeper Leo Kokubo securing the trophy for Go Oiwa's side with an injury time penalty save.

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