Japan U23 0-0 (4-2 on penalties) New Zealand U23 in the Olympic Games, Quarterfinals at Kashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima (40,728 capacity).

New Zealand U23 won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–W–L–W), scoring 5 and conceding 4.

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