[ASIAN GAMES 2018] Men’s Tournament, Finals — Kazakhstan Gets the Gold!

Men’s tournament on the Asian Games ended yesterday, and Kazakhstan is going home with the gold. They’re followed by Japan (silver) and Iran (bronze).

The last day has seen one of the tightest matches played on the Asian Games by far. Iran and China had to settle their score in the penalty shootout, and Kazakhstan barely escaped Japan’s good play, winning with only one goal difference (8:7). See the standings and results below!

Final Standings:

1. Kazakhstan
2. Japan
3. Iran
4. China
5. Korea
6. Singapore
7. Saudi Arabia
8. Indonesia

Quarterfinals

Thursday, August 30th

09:00 Iran15
Saudi Arabia7

10:20 Republic of Korea4
China12

16:30 Kazakhstan20
Indonesia4

17:50 Singapore6
Japan28

Classifications (5-8) & Semifinals

Friday, August 31st

09:00 Classifications (5-8) Saudi Arabia5
Singapore6

10:20 Classifications (5-8) Republic of Korea15
Indonesia7

16:00 Semifinals Iran7
Japan18

17:20 Semifinals China8
Kazakhstan9

Finals

Saturday, 1st September

09:00 Classification 7-8 Saudi Arabia12
Indonesia8

10:20 Classification 5-6 Singapore10
Republic of Korea12

16:00 Bronze Medal Match Iran16
China15

17:20 Gold Medal Match Japan7
Kazakhstan8