Japan secures Kirin Cup title with victory over New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Japan claimed the 2026 Kirin Cup after a 2-1 win against New Zealand at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo. Ayase Ueda opened the scoring for Japan in the 28th minute, but Ben Old equalized shortly after. Ao Tanaka, brought on in the 64th minute, helped set up the decisive goal by Ritsu Doan in the 71st minute, sealing Japan's victory despite New Zealand's late attempts to equalize. This match marked a successful end to Japan's international window, following earlier wins against Uruguay and Venezuela.
- •Japan defeats New Zealand 2-1 in Kirin Cup final
- •Ayase Ueda scored first for Japan in the 28th minute
- •Ben Old equalized shortly after for New Zealand
- •Ritsu Doan netted the winner in the 71st minute
- •Ao Tanaka played a key role after coming on as substitute
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Tanaka helps Blue Samurai to Kirin Cup success
"Ao Tanaka helped Japan claim the 2026 Kirin Cup after the Blue Samurai defeated New Zealand 2-1 in Tokyo.The Leeds United midfielder was introduced in the 64th minute, replacing Takefusa Kubo, with th...
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