Japan beats Uzbekistan in stoppage time in U23 Asian Cup final

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AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Japan left it late to win its second Under-23 Asian Cup after beating Uzbekistan 1-0 in the final on Friday. Substitute Fuki Yamada broke the deadlock in the first minute of stoppage time at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium and Japan goalkeeper Leo Kokubo saved a penalty to preserve the lead. Uzbekistan, the 2018 champion, almost took an incredible lead just before halftime.