Faith in youth continues to pay off as Japan march on into Olympic quarters1YGabriel TanKoji Watanabe/Getty Images
In contrasting style, Japan and Iraq deliver statement wins in Olympic openers1YGabriel TanJuan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images
Japan prove that class is permanent against in-form Uzbekistan to win U-23 Asian Cup2YGabriel TanKARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images
Japan yet to hit top gear but could have timed AFC U-23 title charge to perfection2YGabriel TanNoushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Japan make hard work of Qatar victory but remain on course for Olympic berth2YGabriel TanZhizhao Wu/Getty Images
