Japan U23 1-0 South Africa in the Olympic Games, round 1 at Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo (49,970 capacity).

South Africa won 0, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 3 matches (D–L–D), scoring 1 and conceding 2.

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