Oseki Yuto

Japan's U21 men's football team beat Uzbekistan in the Asian Games semi-final after a tense penalty shootout that went to the tenth kicker, setting up a final against South Korea. Defender Kosugi Keita, carried off injured earlier, returned to convert a penalty, while Ishibashi Sena scored the equaliser. Japanese reports also highlight Oseki Yuto, whose role in the shootout win has drawn attention as Japan chase their first gold in 16 years.