Japan had to fight back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Syria in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Group D match. The result brought Japan to four points, while Syria were left to rue missed opportunities after a spirited performance. Japan now faces Korea Republic on Thursday. Syria will meet Thailand in their next Group D game. The match was played at the Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium in Shenzhen, China. The winner of the match will progress to the next round of the AFC U 20 Asian Cup. The draw will take place on February 17 and 18, 2025, at the National Stadium of China in Guangdong Province. The other game will be played on February 15 and 16, 2025 at the same venue. The winners of the game will advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament. The second match will be held on February 16 and 17, 2025. The final will be on February 18 and 19, 2025 and will be staged at the Beijing National Stadium in China.
