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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' - The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Japan to score. At the same time, Spain does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' - Ferran Torres has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 27 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 10' - It looks surprising Japan does not make any changes. Daizen Maeda has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 11' - Alvaro Morata puts Spain on the lead.
  • 12' - Alvaro Morata with the second goal in the match!
  • 17' - 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 Busquets suffering a number of foals already.
  • 22' - 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.
  • 27' - 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.
  • 32' - Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Spain needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 37' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 39' - Japan player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 44' - Japan player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' - It’s a booking for Japan player. Maya Yoshida gets a Yellow card.
  • 46' - It is a substitution in Japan team. Takefusa Kubo is replaced by Ritsu Doan on 46 minute.
  • 48' - What a strike from Ritsu Doan! The score is 1-2.
  • 51' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 53' - Goal! Ao Tanaka scores his 11 goal in 326 matches.
  • 54' - What a strike from Ao Tanaka! The score is 4-2.
  • 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' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 68' - Spain manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ansu Fati is hanging Pablo Gavira on the field on 68 minute.
  • 69' - Spain manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordi Alba is hanging Alejandro Balde on the field on 69 minute.
  • 74' - The travelling Spain supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 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' - Spain is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 87' - Wataru Endo is replacing Ao Tanaka for the Japan side.
  • Another three points for Japan.

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