Japan U23 3-0 Afghanistan U23 in the U23 AFC Asian Cup, Qualification, round 1.

Japan U23 won 4, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 4.

Afghanistan U23 won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–L–W–L), scoring 4 and conceding 14.

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