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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' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Shogo Taniguchi, as he is very good at scoring at Khalifa International Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' - It looks surprising Japan does not make any changes. Alejandro Balde has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 11' - What a strike from Alvaro Morata! The score is 0-1.
  • 12' - GOAL! Alvaro Morata scores on 12. Assisted by Azpilicueta
  • 17' - The travelling Spain supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 22' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 27' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 32' - 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.
  • 37' - 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.
  • 39' - Ko Itakura was booked on 39.
  • 44' - Japan receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
  • 45' - Japan receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 46' - Another change for Japan made on 46 minute. Takefusa Kubo leaves to be changed by Ritsu Doan.
  • 48' - GOAL! Ritsu Doan scores on 48.
  • 51' - What an equalizer from Ao Tanaka!
  • 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' - Ferran Torres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nico Williams on 57 minute.
  • 62' - It is a substitution in Japan team. Daizen Maeda is replaced by Takuma Asano on 62 minute.
  • 67' - Shuichi Gonda has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 68' - The supporters are chanting for Ansu Fati. He replaces Pablo Gavira on 68 minute.
  • 69' - Time for substitution for Spain. Alejandro Balde is replaced by Jordi Alba.
  • 74' - Japan started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 74.
  • 79' - 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.
  • 84' - 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.
  • 87' - Another substitution for Japan to replace Ao Tanaka by Wataru Endo on 87 minute.
  • With this win, Japan is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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