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Germany vs Japan, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE

Germany
Japan
Germany
1 : 2
23rd of November 2022 13:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Japan

Live comments

  • 0' - The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Germany and Japan has kicked off!
  • 5' - Germany is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' - Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' - Yuto Nagatomo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' - Germany started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' - Daizen Maeda needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 33' - What a strike from Ilkay Gundogan! The score is 1-0.
  • 38' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Junya Ito, as he is very good at scoring at Khalifa International Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 43' - It looks surprising Germany does not make any changes. Daichi Kamada has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' - Another substitution for Japan to replace Takefusa Kubo by Takehiro Tomiyasu on 46 minute.
  • 49' - Goal! Kai Havertz scores his 85 goal in 458 matches.
  • 54' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joshua Kimmich made 466 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 57' - The Japan manager makes a substitution. Yuto Nagatomo departs to be replaced by Kaoru Mitoma.
  • 62' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 67' - It is a substitution in Germany team. Thomas Muller is replaced by Jonas Hofmann on 67 minute.
  • 71' - It is a substitution in Japan team. Ao Tanaka is replaced by Ritsu Doan on 71 minute.
  • 72' - The Japan manager makes a substitution. Ao Tanaka departs to be replaced by Ritsu Doan.
  • 74' - The whistle greets Hiroki Sakai as he departs to be replaced by Takumi Minamino.
  • 75' - Goal! Ritsu Doan scores his 36 goal in 264 matches.
  • 76' - Goal! Ritsu Doan scores his 36 goal in 264 matches.
  • 79' - The supporters are chanting for Niclas Fullkrug. He replaces Kai Havertz on 79 minute.
  • 83' - GOAL! Takuma Asano scores on 83.
  • 88' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ritsu Doan scoring 2 goals.
  • 90' - The supporters are chanting for Youssoufa Moukoko. He replaces Serge Gnabry on 90 minute.
  • With this win, Japan is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Today 2022-11-23 Germany vs Japan are fighting Worldcup league on Khalifa International Stadium.

Germany had 3 games and get got 4 points in Season (2018/18)

Japan had 3 games and get got 6 points in Season (2018/18)

Todays referees are: Mauro Vigliano, Armando Villarreal, Said Martinez, Ivan Barton, David Moran, Zachari Zeegelaar

Ranking

Team Played Points
Netherlands 3 7
Portugal 3 6
Brazil 3 6
Morocco 3 7
Japan 3 6
France 3 6
Argentina 3 6
England 3 7
Croatia 3 5
Senegal 3 6
Spain 3 4
Switzerland 3 6
South Korea 3 4
Australia 3 6
Poland 3 4
United States 3 5
Belgium 3 4
Iran 3 3
Ecuador 3 4
Tunisia 3 4
Germany 3 4
Mexico 3 4
Uruguay 3 4
Cameroon 3 4
Serbia 3 1
Wales 3 1
Canada 3 0
Qatar 3 0
Costa Rica 3 3
Denmark 3 1
Saudi Arabia 3 3
Ghana 3 3

Germany

Lineup Bench

Japan

Lineup Bench

Germany Past Matches

2021-06-29 England
Germany 		2
0
2021-06-23 Germany
Hungary 		2
2
2021-06-19 Portugal
Germany 		2
4
2021-06-15 France
Germany 		1
0
2018-06-27 South Korea
Germany 		2
0

Japan Past Matches

2019-06-24 Ecuador
Japan 		1
1
2019-06-20 Uruguay
Japan 		2
2
2019-06-17 Japan
Chile 		0
4
2018-07-02 Belgium
Japan 		3
2
2018-06-28 Japan
Poland 		0
1