Baku: Japan and Iran qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, according to Anadolu Agency. Four-time champions Japan beat Bahrain 3-1 in a Round of 16 match. Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda scored for the Samurai Blue at Doha's Al Thumama Stadium. In the last 16, Iran defeated Syria 5-3 on penalties after regular time and extra time was 1-1 in Doha. In the last eight, Japan will face Iran on Saturday. The Asian Cup quarterfinals will begin Friday with a match between Tajikistan and Jordan. On the same day, the Asian Cup will see a Australia vs. South Korea showdown at Qatar's Al Wakrah Stadium. Asian Cup last 8 fixtures are as follows: Friday Tajikistan - Jordan Australia - South Korea Saturday Iran - Japan Qatar - Uzbekistan Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency