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Japan bag three points on home soil

Japan edge past Spain

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.

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Factos Marcantes
  • Forced only 2 corners, the fewest this season

  • Were recorded 1286 passes, the highest this season

Japão
  • Made only 6, his lowest in the competition

  • Managed to win only 0 corners, a new low in the competition

  • Registered the lowest percentage of ball possession across all teams this season, with 18%

  • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 228

Espanha
  • Managed to win only 2 corners, a new low in the competition

  • Registered the best ball possession across all teams this season, with 82%

  • Achieved the highest in the competition with 1058 passes

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