A favourite for the title, and record title holder Japan starts against outsiders Turkmenistan successfully in the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. And also world Cup host Qatar in the first game, no nakedness.
Japan has decided his first game of the Asia Cup against minnows Turkmenistan. The Team of coach Hajime Moriyasu won on Wednesday in Abu-Dhabi in group F with 3:2 (0:1). Match-winner Yuya Osako with two hits. The Bremen Bundesliga-Profi met in the 56. and 60. Minute, when you first hit Genki Haraguchi from Hannover 96, second Bundesliga professional in the Japanese contingent was that of the preparatory work. The third Japanese hit Ritsu Doan (71 achieved. Minute). For Turkmenistan Arslanmyrat Amanow (27.) and Ahmet Atajew (79. Foul penalty).
Uzbekistan beats Oman
The Japanese were able to win the Asia championship so far, four times – last, near this year’s venue in the United Arab Emirates in the year 2011 in Qatar. The next opponent the team of the Oman waiting on Sunday on the Japanese Team.
In the second game of the group F Uzbekistan in won outnumbered 2:1 (1:0) against the Oman. China-Legionary Odil Ahmedow (34.) the Uzbeks into the lead, Eldor Schomurodow (86.) scored the late winning goal. In the meantime, Mohsin Al Ghasani (72.) for the Gulf state to be balanced. In injury time, Egor Krimets (90 saw.+2) the Red card.
Qatar launches scores against Lebanon
The upcoming world Cup hosts Qatar started with a victory into the tournament: Bassam Al-Rawi (65.) and Al Moez Ali (79.) shot out shot the 2:0 victory for the team of coach Felix Sanchez against Lebanon. In front of nearly 8000 spectators at the Hazza bin Zayed stadium in Al Am-Ain gave Qatar no nakedness, and hopes to be able to the Asia Cup the foundations for a strong championship Team. In the Fifa world rankings, Qatar is currently ranked 92.
IPC/ck/jw (dpa)