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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' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' - 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 Rodri suffering a number of foals already.
  • 11' - Spain is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alvaro Morata on 11.
  • 12' - What a strike from Alvaro Morata! The score is 0-2.
  • 17' - 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.
  • 22' - The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Spain that had 118 games and scored 36 goals.
  • 27' - Japan is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 32' - Dani Olmo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 37' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maya Yoshida made 280 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' - A meaty challenge results in booking for Ko Itakura on 39.
  • 44' - The referee calls foul for Shogo Taniguchi. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 45' - It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maya Yoshida.
  • 46' - The Japan manager makes a substitution. Takefusa Kubo departs to be replaced by Ritsu Doan.
  • 48' - What a strike from Ritsu Doan! The score is 1-2.
  • 51' - What a strike from Ao Tanaka! The score is 2-2.
  • 53' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 54' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 57' - The Spain manager makes a substitution. Nico Williams departs to be replaced by Ferran Torres.
  • 62' - Time for substitution for Japan. Daizen Maeda is replaced by Takuma Asano.
  • 67' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Nico Williams, as he is very good at scoring at Khalifa International Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 68' - The whistle greets Pablo Gavira as he departs to be replaced by Ansu Fati.
  • 69' - Jordi Alba has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alejandro Balde on 69 minute.
  • 74' - It looks like no one’s ball. Japan is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 79' - Pau Torres has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 27 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 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.
  • Another three points for Japan.

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