Japan overcame Spain, 2x1, on Thursday, in a match relating to the Grp.E of the World Cup.
The first goal was scored by Álvaro Morata in the 11th minute, through a header. With his 10th goal of the season.
After the break, Ritsu Doan struck for Japan, with a left-foot shot from outside the penalty box. Ao Tanaka netted the last goal with 51 minutes on the clock with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area.
In the next fixture, Japan will host Croatia, whilst Spain will play away against Morocco.
Japão | Espanha | |||
8 | 1 | Shots | 3 | 7 |
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
7 | 7 | Ball steals | 2 | 8 |
8 | 34 | Total Passes | 215 | 7 |
8 | 26 | Passes Completed | 204 | 7 |
7 | 4 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |