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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' - Busquets has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 36 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' - 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.
  • 11' - Alvaro Morata puts Spain on the lead.
  • 12' - Goal! Alvaro Morata scores his 116 goal in 331 matches.
  • 17' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Unai Simon made 258 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 22' - Japan seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 27' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 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 Junya Ito suffering a number of foals already.
  • 37' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 39' - The referee calls foul for Ko Itakura. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 44' - Shogo Taniguchi was booked 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' - What a strike from Ao Tanaka! The score is 2-2.
  • 53' - Japan is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ao Tanaka on 53.
  • 54' - Ao Tanaka makes a hat-trick on 54.
  • 57' - Time for substitution for Spain. Nico Williams is replaced by Ferran Torres.
  • 62' - Takuma Asano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daizen Maeda on 62 minute.
  • 67' - Japan is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 68' - It is a substitution in Spain team. Pablo Gavira is replaced by Ansu Fati on 68 minute.
  • 69' - Time for substitution for Spain. Alejandro Balde is replaced by Jordi Alba.
  • 74' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 79' - Japan is showing some good football. However, Japan are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 84' - Japan looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ao Tanaka scoring 3 goals.
  • 87' - Wataru Endo is replacing Ao Tanaka for the Japan side.
  • 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