Japan 2 (Yu Kobayashi 84', Gen Shoji 88') China PR 1 (Dabao Yu 90+3') Two late goals helped Japan beat China PR 2-1 as the host nation secured a second successive win. A goalless first half gave way to an exciting second period, with both sides fighting hard to break the deadlock. Yu Kobayashi duly opened the scoring in the 84th minute to hand Japan the lead, before Gen Shoji doubled their lead four minutes later. Dabao Yu found a consolation goal for China in added time to leave his side third in the standings, while Japan lead the way with six points.
