Japan hosted the 1992 AFC Asian Cup. The tournament finals took place in Hiroshima Prefecture from October 29 to November 8. Japan, as the host nation, won their first AFC Asian Cup title by defeating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final match at Hiroshima Big Arch.
Final Match Details
Japan's victory ended Saudi Arabia's reign as defending champions from 1988
and 1992 qualifiers. The sole goal came in a closely contested game attended
by around 50,000 fans. This marked Japan's breakthrough in Asian football.
