South Korea U23 2-1 Japan U21 in the U23 Friendly Games.

South Korea U23 won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–W), scoring 14 and conceding 15.

Japan U21 won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–D–W–L), scoring 6 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 1 time: South Korea U23 1 win, Japan U21 0, 0 draws.