VTV5 and VTVgo will broadcast live the match between Japan U23 and South Korea U23 on January 20th.

VTV5 and VTVgo will broadcast live the U23 Japan vs. South Korea football match.

VTV5:https://vtvgo.vn/xem-truc-tuyen-kenh-vtv5-5.html

Match report: Japan U23 vs. South Korea U23

90+4' | End of match

Japan U23 defeated South Korea U23 1-0, becoming the first team to reach the final of the AFC U23 Asian Championship.

90' | Injury Time

The second half had 4 minutes of added time.

80' | Japan U23 tightens up their game.

The team in blue dropped deep, organized a tight defense, and prevented the South Korean U23 team from creating any more truly dangerous opportunities.

73' | South Korea U23 continues to miss opportunities.

Following a well-coordinated attack down the left wing, Jung Seung Bae unleashed a shot from a tight angle, but the ball only hit the side netting of the Japanese U23 goal.

62' | Missed chance to equalize

Kang Seong Jin unleashed a volley from about 7 meters, but goalkeeper Rui Akari made an excellent save, maintaining Japan U23's advantage.

58' | Danger from a long-range shot

Jang Seok Hwan unexpectedly unleashed a shot from over 30 meters, the ball traveling with great difficulty and hitting the crossbar of the South Korean U23 goal.

53' | Not allowed

Kang Seong Jin took a shot from an awkward position, but the ball went just wide of the Japanese U23 goal.

52' | Japan U23 continues to take shots

Sato skillfully dribbled the ball and unleashed a powerful long-range shot, but the ball's trajectory wasn't precise enough to trouble the South Korean U23 goalkeeper.

47' | Japan U23 misses a chance to increase their lead

Ryunosuke Sato broke through to face the South Korean U23 goalkeeper, but his clumsy handling meant the opportunity was not capitalized on.

46' | The second half officially begins

South Korea U23 kicked off, determined to find an equalizer in the second half.

45+2' | End of first half

Japan U23 leads South Korea U23 1-0.

45' | Injury time

The first half had 2 minutes of added time.

44' | Missed!

Koizumi unleashed a spectacular volley, but the ball narrowly missed the post.

36' | GOAL!!!

Nagano's header forced the South Korean U23 goalkeeper to make a save, but Koizumi pounced on the rebound to score, giving Japan U23 the lead.

26' | Danger!

Kim Yong Hak rose high to deliver a dangerous header, but the Japanese U23 goalkeeper made an excellent save.

23' | Missed opportunity

Ogura played a through pass for Michiwaki to run onto, but the striker couldn't get a touch on the ball.

15' | Danger!

Kim Yong Hak delivered a dangerous cross, but the South Korean U23 team lacked a player to get into the box.

11' | A golden opportunity missed

Following a clever through pass from his teammate, Michiwaki raced down the wing to face the opponent, but his lob lacked the necessary accuracy.

9' | Japan takes the first shot

Koizumi attempted a volley from outside the penalty area, but unfortunately, the ball flew over the crossbar.

7' | Safe for South Korea U23

Sato crossed the ball into the penalty area, but goalkeeper Hong Seong Min proactively punched the ball away to safety.

1' | The referee blows the whistle to start the match.

With the U23 Japan team kicking off, both teams started the game at a fairly high pace.

Japan U23 starting lineup

South Korea U23 starting lineup

Match preview: Japan U23 vs. South Korea U23

Both the Japan U23 and South Korea U23 teams have reached the Asian U23 Championship final twice, but Japan has a clear advantage with two titles, while South Korea has only won once and even lost to Japan in the final. The fact that the two teams are meeting in the semi-finals early is not due to luck, but because South Korea U23 failed to finish first in their group.

Japan's U23 team impressed in the group stage but showed complacency when they needed a penalty shootout to overcome Jordan's U23 team. Meanwhile, South Korea's U23 team did not play well in the group stage but redeemed themselves with a victory over Australia's U23 team.

The clash between U23 Japan and U23 South Korea is considered an "early final". Japan possesses a creative midfield and a consistent goal-scoring record, while South Korea plays a more collective style but lacks explosive individual brilliance.

Predicted score:Japan U23 1-0 South Korea U23.