Qatar beats Japan 3-1 to lift 2019 Asian Cup
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Although Japan failed to lift their record-extending fifth title, Maya Yoshida felt satisfied with this fresh-looking team without veterans like Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki and Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa.
"I hope this defeat can make the younger players hungry for success. One of our goals in this tournament was to improve with each match,and we showed improvement from these matches against different styles opponents. I want my players to be proud of what we have done in this tournament," he said.
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