Shenzhen: Japan’s Yuto Ozeki praised his team’s collective spirit following their hard-fought 2-2 draw with Syria in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group D tie on Monday.

Syria took a surprise lead in the 10th minute before Ozeki levelled the score. However, the West Asian side regained the advantage through Ahmad Soufi going into the break before substitute Rento Takaoka came to Japan’s rescue to snatch a point for the 2016 winners.

“I’m happy that we took a point from this match as it puts us closer to qualifying for the knockout stage,” said Ozeki, who plays his club football with Kawasaki Frontale. .....

🇯🇵 Yuto Ozeki doesn't need a second touch 😎#AFCU20 | #SYRvJPN pic.twitter.com/AP61MdB4aY

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