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04 May 2024, 12h20

Kokubo vencedor da Taça Asiática Sub-23

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Representing Japan, Kokubo played a key role in the final of the U-23 Asian Cup and made a decisive contribution to winning the trophy on Friday, May 3, in Qatar. In the 90'+10', the goalkeeper from Benfica's professional football squad saved a penalty and secured the victory (1-0).

Facing Uzbekistan in the winner-takes-all match, Japan's U-23 team scored a goal in second-half stoppage time, but there was still time for a penalty kick in their opponents' favor.

In that tense moment (90'+10'), Kokubo's quality and inspiration prevailed. The Benfica keeper saved the penalty and confirmed himself as one of the main players responsible for the success achieved in this competition, in which the Japanese team, it should be noted, had already secured qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Text: Editorial Staff
Photos: Japan Football Federation and IMAGO / NurPhoto
Last update: Saturday, May 4, 2024

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