Holders Japan overcame bitter rivals China 3-1 in a highly-charged final to win the 2004 Asian Soccer Cup for the third time on 8/7/2004. Photo shows Chinese player Shao Jiayi and Hao Haidong after the award ceremonyclick to open
Hao Haidong of Team China injured after clashing with Iranian player. Host China advanced to their first-ever Asian Cup final on August 3rd 2004 with a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Iran after tying 1-1 in regulation timeclick to open