Both teams finished on seven points, with Japan winning the group on goal difference while Kyrgyz Republic advanced as one of the best five second-placed sides.
Earlier, Turkmenistan defeated Myanmar 2-1 for their first points of the campaign. .....
Japan 1-1 Kyrgyz Republic
With both teams on six points, Japan only needed a draw to top the group thanks to their superior goal difference.
A draw is enough to send 🇯🇵 Japan into 2025 Finals as Group I winners! pic.twitter.com/jhmgw8VHV7
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