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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' - 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.
  • 10' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 11' - Alvaro Morata puts Spain on the lead.
  • 12' - Alvaro Morata with the second goal in the match!
  • 17' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ao Tanaka scoring 3 goals.
  • 22' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 27' - Spain started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
  • 32' - Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Japan needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 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' - A meaty challenge results in booking for Ko Itakura on 39.
  • 44' - Shogo Taniguchi is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
  • 45' - It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maya Yoshida.
  • 46' - Ritsu Doan is replacing Takefusa Kubo for the Japan side.
  • 48' - Goal! Ritsu Doan scores his 36 goal in 264 matches.
  • 51' - GOAL! Ao Tanaka scores on 51. Assisted by Kaoru Mitoma
  • 53' - Ao Tanaka with the second goal in the match!
  • 54' - Ao Tanaka makes a hat-trick on 54.
  • 57' - Ferran Torres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nico Williams on 57 minute.
  • 62' - Takuma Asano is replacing Daizen Maeda for the Japan side.
  • 67' - Spain is showing some good football. However, Spain are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 68' - Ansu Fati has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pablo Gavira on 68 minute.
  • 69' - The supporters are chanting for Jordi Alba. He replaces Alejandro Balde on 69 minute.
  • 74' - It looks surprising Spain does not make any changes. Azpilicueta has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 79' - It looks like no one’s ball. Spain is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 84' - 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 Ferran Torres suffering a number of foals already.
  • 87' - The whistle greets Ao Tanaka as he departs to be replaced by Wataru Endo.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Japan players.

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