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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' - It’s Showtime! The match between Japan and Spain is underway.
  • 5' - 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.
  • 10' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dani Carvajal made 474 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 11' - Alvaro Morata puts Spain on the lead.
  • 12' - GOAL! Alvaro Morata scores on 12. Assisted by Azpilicueta
  • 17' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
  • 22' - Spain started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
  • 27' - Japan is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 32' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 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 Unai Simon suffering a number of foals already.
  • 39' - It’s a booking for Japan player. Ko Itakura gets a Yellow card.
  • 44' - That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Shogo Taniguchi.
  • 45' - The referee shows Japan player a Yellow card 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' - What a strike from Ritsu Doan! The score is 1-2.
  • 51' - What an equalizer from Ao Tanaka!
  • 53' - Sensational shot from Ao Tanaka. Japan is back in the lead.
  • 54' - What a strike from Ao Tanaka! The score is 4-2.
  • 57' - Another change for Spain made on 57 minute. Nico Williams leaves to be changed by Ferran Torres.
  • 62' - Time for substitution for Japan. Daizen Maeda is replaced by Takuma Asano.
  • 67' - The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Japan that had 79 games and scored 18 goals.
  • 68' - Another change for Spain made on 68 minute. Pablo Gavira leaves to be changed by Ansu Fati.
  • 69' - Spain manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordi Alba is hanging Alejandro Balde on the field on 69 minute.
  • 74' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 79' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ao Tanaka scoring 3 goals.
  • 84' - Jordi Alba has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 36 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 87' - The Japan manager makes a substitution. Ao Tanaka departs to be replaced by Wataru Endo.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Japan players.

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