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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' - Welcome to Khalifa International Stadium that hosts another battle between Japan and Spain.
  • 5' - 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 Takefusa Kubo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 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 his 116 goal in 331 matches.
  • 12' - Goal! Alvaro Morata scores his 116 goal in 331 matches.
  • 17' - It looks surprising Japan does not make any changes. Daizen Maeda has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 22' - Maya Yoshida needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 27' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Rodri, as he is very good at scoring at Khalifa International Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 32' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ao Tanaka scoring 3 goals.
  • 37' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
  • 39' - Japan player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 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' - Another change for Japan made on 46 minute. Takefusa Kubo leaves to be changed by Ritsu Doan.
  • 48' - What a strike from Ritsu Doan! The score is 1-2.
  • 51' - GOAL! Ao Tanaka scores on 51. Assisted by Kaoru Mitoma
  • 53' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 54' - Ao Tanaka makes a hat-trick on 54.
  • 57' - The Spain manager makes a substitution. Nico Williams departs to be replaced by Ferran Torres.
  • 62' - Takuma Asano is replacing Daizen Maeda for the Japan side.
  • 67' - It’s high time Hajime Moriyasu made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 68' - Ansu Fati has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pablo Gavira on 68 minute.
  • 69' - The whistle greets Alejandro Balde as he departs to be replaced by Jordi Alba.
  • 74' - 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.
  • 79' - The travelling Spain supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 84' - 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.
  • 87' - It is a substitution in Japan team. Ao Tanaka is replaced by Wataru Endo on 87 minute.
  • Full Time. Japan beats 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