Japan defeated Saudi Arabia in the final of the 1992 AFC Asian Cup. Brief context:

• The 1992 AFC Asian Cup was the 10th edition of the tournament, with the finals hosted by Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, from October 29 to November 8, 1992. Japan, as hosts, beat the defending champions Saudi Arabia to claim the title. This edition did not include any debuting countries in the final tournament.

Final match details:

• Final: Japan 1–0 Saudi Arabia, held at Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, on November 8, 1992. Attendance was around 50,000. The winning goal and match events are recorded in match reports from the era.

Additional notes (for deeper exploration):

• The tournament featured 20 teams, divided into six groups in the qualification phase, with Japan qualifying automatically as hosts and Saudi Arabia as defending champions. Group winners from the six groups advanced to the knockout rounds, culminating in the final in Hiroshima. For deeper stats (lineups, scorers, and match-by-match results), you can consult dedicated archives and season tallies from the era.

If you’d like, I can pull precise lineups, goal timing, or a full route to the final from the available sources.