Japan's Ayase Ueda stands with her fellow players after scoring multiple goals in the match between Japan and Indonesia in the third match of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup Group D held at the Altumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar on the 24th (local time).

Japan (17th in FIFA rankings), a candidate for the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, completely defeated Indonesia (146th) and advanced to the round of 16 as second place in the group. With Japan's victory, Korea confirmed its advancement to the round of 16 ahead of the final match.

Japan defeated Indonesia 3-1 in the final match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup held at Altumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar on the 24th (Korean time).

As a result, Japan secured second place in the group with 2 wins and 1 loss (6 points). Japan will compete for first place in Group E, which includes Korea, to advance to the quarterfinals on the 31st. Jordan, Korea, and Bahrain are competing for first place in Group E.

Indonesia ranked 3rd with 1 win and 2 losses (3 points).

As a result, Korea passed the group stage regardless of the result of the final group game against Malaysia on the 25th. Even if Korea remains in 3rd place with 1 win and 1 draw (4 points), it will advance to the round of 16 by beating Indonesia and China (2 points).

24 teams will participate in this tournament and will be divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each. The top four teams from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each group will advance to the round of 16.

Japan, which suffered a shocking defeat to Jordan in the second game, stepped up its offensive from the start and came forward with great motivation. Japan's proactiveness led to the first goal in the 6th minute of the first half.

Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong is looking at the ground during the third match between Japan and Indonesia in the group stage of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup held at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar on the 24th (local time).

Two minutes after the game started, Ayase Ueda fell after being caught by Jordi Amat in the penalty box. As a result of video review (VAR), the referee declared Amat a foul and a penalty kick.

Ueda, who played as a kicker, shook the Indonesian net with a powerful shot, and Japan succeeded in taking the lead.

Afterwards, Japan took the lead in the game by increasing possession through their unique passing play, but Keito Nakamura and Takefusa Kubo's shots were repeatedly blocked by Indonesian defenders. Nakamura's decisive shot in the 35th minute of the first half hit the goalpost and failed to score an additional point.

Indonesia's counterattacks were repeatedly blocked by Japan, and the first half ended without creating a decisive scoring opportunity.

Even in the second half, Japan took the lead. Japan aimed to score with a quick attack and ran away with Ueda's goal in the 7th minute of the second half. Ueda rushed in and pushed in the ball that Doan Ritsu placed low on the left flank.

Indonesia stepped up the offensive to make up for at least one goal, but the accuracy of the last pass and shot was poor, so they were unable to create a decisive scoring opportunity. 섯다