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Japan vs Spain, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE

Japan
Spain
Japan
2 : 1
1st of December 2022 19:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Spain

Live comments

  • 0' - KICK OFF: Spain gets underway.
  • 5' - Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' - The travelling Spain supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 11' - Alvaro Morata puts Spain on the lead.
  • 12' - Alvaro Morata with the second goal in the match!
  • 17' - The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Unai Simon suffering a number of foals already.
  • 22' - While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Japan winning 100% of all matches.
  • 27' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ao Tanaka scoring 3 goals.
  • 32' - Pedri has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 36 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 39' - Japan receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 44' - Shogo Taniguchi is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
  • 45' - A meaty challenge results in booking for Maya Yoshida on 45.
  • 46' - Time for substitution for Japan. Takefusa Kubo is replaced by Ritsu Doan.
  • 48' - GOAL! Ritsu Doan scores on 48.
  • 51' - GOAL! Ao Tanaka scores on 51. Assisted by Kaoru Mitoma
  • 53' - Sensational shot from Ao Tanaka. Japan is back in the lead.
  • 54' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 57' - Another substitution for Spain to replace Nico Williams by Ferran Torres on 57 minute.
  • 62' - Another change for Japan made on 62 minute. Daizen Maeda leaves to be changed by Takuma Asano.
  • 67' - 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.
  • 68' - Ansu Fati is replacing Pablo Gavira for the Spain side.
  • 69' - Jordi Alba is replacing Alejandro Balde for the Spain side.
  • 74' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 79' - It’s high time Hajime Moriyasu made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 84' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Daizen Maeda, as he is very good at scoring at Khalifa International Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 87' - Time for substitution for Japan. Ao Tanaka is replaced by Wataru Endo.
  • With this win, Japan is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Today 2022-12-01 Japan vs Spain are fighting Worldcup league on Khalifa International Stadium.

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

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

Todays referees are: Zakhele Siwela, Armando Villarreal, Fernando Guerrero, Victor Gomes, Souru Phatsoane, Salima Mukansanga

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

Japan

Lineup Bench

Spain

Lineup Bench

Japan Past Matches

2022-11-27 Japan
Costa Rica 		0
1
2022-11-23 Germany
Japan 		1
2
2019-06-24 Ecuador
Japan 		1
1
2019-06-20 Uruguay
Japan 		2
2
2019-06-17 Japan
Chile 		0
4

Spain Past Matches

2022-11-27 Spain
Germany 		1
1
2022-11-23 Spain
Costa Rica 		7
0
2021-07-06 Italy
Spain 		5
3
2021-07-02 Switzerland
Spain 		2
4
2021-06-28 Croatia
Spain 		3
5