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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' - 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.
  • 10' - 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.
  • 11' - GOAL! Alvaro Morata scores on 11. Assisted by Azpilicueta
  • 12' - GOAL! Alvaro Morata scores on 12. Assisted by Azpilicueta
  • 17' - It looks like no one’s ball. Spain is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 22' - Spain started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
  • 27' - 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.
  • 32' - Japan is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 37' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ao Tanaka scoring 3 goals.
  • 39' - The referee shows Japan player a Yellow card on 39.
  • 44' - Japan receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
  • 45' - Maya Yoshida is having his name booked by the referee 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 his 36 goal in 264 matches.
  • 51' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 53' - Ao Tanaka with the second goal in the match!
  • 54' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 57' - Time for substitution for Spain. Nico Williams is replaced by Ferran Torres.
  • 62' - Another change for Japan made on 62 minute. Daizen Maeda leaves to be changed by Takuma Asano.
  • 67' - 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.
  • 68' - Time for substitution for Spain. Pablo Gavira is replaced by Ansu Fati.
  • 69' - Time for substitution for Spain. Alejandro Balde is replaced by Jordi Alba.
  • 74' - Unai Simon needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 79' - The travelling Spain supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 84' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 87' - The supporters are chanting for Wataru Endo. He replaces Ao Tanaka on 87 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Spain.

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