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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' - Daichi Kamada needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 10' - Ansu Fati has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 36 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 11' - Goal! Alvaro Morata scores his 116 goal in 331 matches.
  • 12' - GOAL! Alvaro Morata scores on 12. Assisted by Azpilicueta
  • 17' - It looks like no one’s ball. Japan is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 22' - It looks surprising Spain does not make any changes. Unai Simon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 27' - 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.
  • 32' - 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.
  • 37' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 39' - The referee shows Japan player a Yellow card on 39.
  • 44' - The referee shows Japan player a Yellow card on 44.
  • 45' - Maya Yoshida is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' - Ritsu Doan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takefusa Kubo on 46 minute.
  • 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' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 57' - The supporters are chanting for Ferran Torres. He replaces Nico Williams on 57 minute.
  • 62' - Another substitution for Japan to replace Daizen Maeda by Takuma Asano on 62 minute.
  • 67' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 68' - Time for substitution for Spain. Pablo Gavira is replaced by Ansu Fati.
  • 69' - The Spain manager makes a substitution. Alejandro Balde departs to be 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' - 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.
  • 84' - 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.
  • 87' - Another substitution for Japan to replace Ao Tanaka by Wataru Endo on 87 minute.
  • 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