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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' - In just a few seconds Khalifa International Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Japan and Spain.
  • 5' - Takefusa Kubo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 11' - Alvaro Morata puts Spain on the lead.
  • 12' - GOAL! Alvaro Morata scores on 12. Assisted by Azpilicueta
  • 17' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 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 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
  • 32' - 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.
  • 37' - It’s high time Luis Enrique made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 39' - The referee calls foul for Ko Itakura. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 44' - Shogo Taniguchi is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
  • 45' - The referee shows Japan player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' - The whistle greets Takefusa Kubo as he departs to be replaced by Ritsu Doan.
  • 48' - GOAL! Ritsu Doan scores on 48.
  • 51' - What a strike from Ao Tanaka! The score is 2-2.
  • 53' - What a strike from Ao Tanaka! The score is 3-2.
  • 54' - What a strike from Ao Tanaka! The score is 4-2.
  • 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' - 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 Ansu Fati suffering a number of foals already.
  • 68' - Ansu Fati is replacing Pablo Gavira for the Spain side.
  • 69' - Jordi Alba is replacing Alejandro Balde for the Spain side.
  • 74' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 79' - It looks surprising Spain does not make any changes. Marco Asensio has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 84' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 87' - Japan manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Wataru Endo is hanging Ao Tanaka on the field 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