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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' - The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Japan and Spain has kicked off!
  • 5' - The travelling Spain supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ao Tanaka scoring 3 goals.
  • 11' - Spain is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alvaro Morata on 11.
  • 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 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 27' - It looks like no one’s ball. Japan is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 32' - 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 Shogo Taniguchi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 37' - 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.
  • 39' - Japan receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 44' - Japan player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 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' - Goal! Ritsu Doan scores his 36 goal in 264 matches.
  • 51' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 53' - Ao Tanaka puts Japan on the lead.
  • 54' - Ao Tanaka makes a hat-trick on 54.
  • 57' - The whistle greets Nico Williams as he departs to be replaced by Ferran Torres.
  • 62' - Another substitution for Japan to replace Daizen Maeda by Takuma Asano on 62 minute.
  • 67' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 68' - Another change for Spain made on 68 minute. Pablo Gavira leaves to be changed by Ansu Fati.
  • 69' - Another change for Spain made on 69 minute. Alejandro Balde leaves to be changed by Jordi Alba.
  • 74' - Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Spain needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 79' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ansu Fati made 448 appearances and scored 29 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 84' - Jordi Alba needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 87' - The supporters are chanting for Wataru Endo. He replaces Ao Tanaka on 87 minute.
  • 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