Japan edge Saudis 1-0 to win Asian Cup

Japan edge Saudis 1-0 to win Asian Cup

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Midfielder Shigeyoshi Mochizuki (C) jumps in jubilation after sweeping in a free kick from Shunsuke Nakamura in the 30th minute, scoring Japan's only goal in their 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup final Oct. 29 at Beirut Sports City Stadium. Japan won their second Asian Cup title, the first since 1992 when they also edged the Saudis 1-0 in the final in Hiroshima.

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