Football: Doan Nets Winner as Japan Down New Zealand to Win Kirin Cup
Doan’s 71st-minute goal gave Japan a 2-1 win and the title in Hajime Moriyasu’s last home match as manager.
- On Monday, Japan defeated New Zealand 2-1 to secure the Kirin Cup at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo before a crowd of 61,812, marking manager Hajime Moriyasu's final home match in charge.
- Ayase Ueda scored in the 28th minute off a Shuto Nakano cross before Ritsu Doan secured the victory with a 71st-minute goal after substitute Keito Nakamura set him up.
- The Samurai Blue finished the four-match international window undefeated after defeating Ecuador on penalties last Thursday to reach the final; Panama beat Ecuador 7-6 in a shootout to finish third.
- Reflecting on the victory, captain Doan said "I'm grateful for him" regarding Nakamura's assist, while manager Moriyasu called the match a "difficult battle against New Zealand."
- Japan faces Brazil and Paraguay in Singapore this November before the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, which represents the final tournament for manager Moriyasu.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Song-a = The Japanese national football team defeated New Zealand in their final home match led by head coach Hajime Moriyasu.
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