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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' - Welcome to Khalifa International Stadium that hosts another battle between Japan and Spain.
  • 5' - Japan started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ao Tanaka scoring 3 goals.
  • 11' - Goal! Alvaro Morata scores his 116 goal in 331 matches.
  • 12' - Goal! Alvaro Morata scores his 116 goal in 331 matches.
  • 17' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 22' - The travelling Spain supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 27' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 32' - Ko Itakura has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' - 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 Daichi Kamada suffering a number of foals already.
  • 39' - It’s a booking for Japan player. Ko Itakura gets a Yellow card.
  • 44' - Japan receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
  • 45' - Maya Yoshida was booked on 45.
  • 46' - Japan manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ritsu Doan is hanging Takefusa Kubo on the field on 46 minute.
  • 48' - GOAL! Ritsu Doan scores on 48.
  • 51' - What an equalizer from Ao Tanaka!
  • 53' - Japan is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ao Tanaka on 53.
  • 54' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 57' - It is a substitution in Spain team. Nico Williams is replaced by Ferran Torres on 57 minute.
  • 62' - Japan manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Takuma Asano is hanging Daizen Maeda on the field on 62 minute.
  • 67' - It’s high time Luis Enrique made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 68' - Another change for Spain made on 68 minute. Pablo Gavira leaves to be changed by Ansu Fati.
  • 69' - It is a substitution in Spain team. Alejandro Balde is replaced by Jordi Alba on 69 minute.
  • 74' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pedri made 448 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 79' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Hidemasa Morita, as he is very good at scoring at Khalifa International Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 84' - Japan seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 87' - The whistle greets Ao Tanaka as he departs to be replaced by Wataru Endo.
  • The final score is 2-1.

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