Japan U23 3-0 Tajikistan U23 in the U23 AFC Asian Cup, round 3 at Milliy Stadioni, Tashkent (34,000 capacity).

Tajikistan U23 won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–W), scoring 9 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 1 time: Japan U23 1 win, Tajikistan U23 0, 0 draws.