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AFC U17 Asian Cup
It was another classy performance from the three-time AFC U1-6 championship winners with head coach Moriyama again showing his tactical acumen to defeat very tough opponents.
#AFCU17 - SF | Islamic Republic of Iran 0 - 3 Japan
It was Japan's fourth impressive win on the trot since opening their campaign with a 1-1 stalemate against Uzbekistan Moriyama said his players can only get better.
"Iran were difficult opponents, they are very powerful and tall."
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"We expected Iran to use long balls but we controlled the ball very well and tried to avoid their pressure during the match.
"We scored at the right time and went on to win the game so I must congratulate my players," said Yoshiro.
Such is his confidence in his players that only two have played in all five matches so far, a move which the Japanese tactician said was necessary.
"We had to manage the players, especially for the quarter-finals and semi-finals, with a place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the final at stake. The players have done well but we must do better as we have to perform in the final."
Japan will meet Korea Republic in the final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.
