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Japan is one of the top favorites in AFC Asian Cup 2007. Actually, Japan has won the tournament for the last two times. Well, in Asian Cup Football 2007, Japan has stumbled in the first match against Qatar. Japan and Qatar drew the match 1-1 yesterday. The match took place My Dinh Stadium of Vietnam. Japan played better but they were unlucky.

Asahi wrote:

Quintana's goal came from a free kick at the edge of the area two minutes from time and deprived Japan of their first victory over their Middle Eastern foe in five attempts.

Naohiro Takahara looked to have sealed the win for Japan when he bagged an exceptional spin-around back-heel at the hour mark.

Japan were the better team on the day, although their performance was nowhere near awe-inspiring.

Japanese players must improve their game if they want to win the tournament. Japan will pay their next match against UAE on this Friday. In that match, Japan must win or it will be difficult for the country to go to the next round in Asian Cup 2007.