Japan vs Canada Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Japan National Football Team were up against Canada National Football Team in a friendly match on October 13. The match concluded with Japan defeating Canada 4-1.

The scoreline opened on the 2nd minute when Ao Tanaka converted the chance, putting Japan in front. This was followed by goals from Alphonso Davies, Keito Nakamura and Junior Hoilett with Tanaka scoring one more, bringing the match to a 4-1 conclusion.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming match sees Japan and Canada renew their battle, a year after their previous friendly encounter which Canada won 1-2. On a solid run, Japan National Football Team recently defeated Turkey, Germany, Peru and El Salvador, so they'll aim to keep their winning momentum going with a victory over Canada. Despite their winning streak, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across three consecutive matches.

Canada, on the other hand, are coming off a defeat to USA in the Playoffs on July 9.

This friendly match offers a platform for Japan National Football Team and Canada National Football Team’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Japan’s attacking options, crafted under Hajime Moriyasu’s leadership, have been bolstered by Takefusa Kubo and Junya Ito, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Ito has already scored three goals and provided two assists in all competitions this term, with Kubo standing out as the team’s most creative player, registering five assists so far. Japan’s offense has also been strengthened by Kaoru Mitoma, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Canada’s top finisher Junior Hoilett and Lucas Cavallini have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under the tactical direction of John Herdman, remains effective. Hoilett remains at the heart of Canada’s attacking play, registering one goal and and two assists in all competitions this term, highlighting his role as the team’s primary playmaker. Canada’s attacking depth is further showcased by Jonathan Osorio, Liam Millar and Steven Vitoria, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

ScoreBat is covering Japan vs Canada in real time, providing the live stream and live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, live match commentary and official video highlights. We cover all falseInternational Friendlies in real time and provide live streaming whenever possible.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Japan - Canada in real time.

Japan kicked off the game with Keisuke Osako, Yuta Nakayama, Koki Machida, Takehiro Tomiyasu who got substituted by Shogo Taniguchi on the 46th minute, Seiya Maikuma, Ao Tanaka who got substituted by Hayao Kawabe on the 72nd minute, Wataru Endo who got substituted by Atsuki Ito on the 61st minute, Junya Ito, Keito Nakamura who got substituted by Reo Hatate on the 61st minute, Takuma Asano who got substituted by Kyogo Furuhashi on the 72nd minute and Takumi Minamino who got substituted by Daiki Hashioka on the 83rd minute as starters, with Kyogo Furuhashi, Daiki Hashioka, Reo Hatate, Ko Itakura, Atsuki Ito, Hiroki Ito, Hayao Kawabe, Ryosuke Kojima, Takefusa Kubo, Hidemasa Morita, Zion Suzuki, Ao Tanaka, Shogo Taniguchi and Ayase Ueda on the bench.

Canada's starting eleven were Milan Borjan, Kamal Miller, Derek Cornelius who got substituted by Steven Vitoria on the 46th minute, Alistair Johnston who got substituted by Liam Millar on the 81st minute, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Osorio who got substituted by Mathieu Choiniere on the 62nd minute, Samuel Piette who got substituted by Harry Paton on the 62nd minute, Ismael Kone who got substituted by Junior Hoilett on the 62nd minute, Richie Laryea, Jonathan David and Cyle Larin who got substituted by Charles-Andreas Brym on the 81st minute, with Sam Adekugbe, Moise Bombito, Charles-Andreas Brym, Mathieu Choiniere, Maxime Crepeau, Luc De Fougerolles, Junior Hoilett, Liam Millar, Harry Paton, Dayne St. Clair and Steven Vitoria on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Japan vs Canada on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Alistair Johnston was the one to receive it.

Head-to-head

They met only once since November 2022. The meeting took place on November 17, 2022, with Canada winning 1-2. So, overall, Canada have the edge in head-to-head matches against Japan in their recent history.

Recent Form

Japan are on a four-game winning streak, with victories against Turkey, Germany, Peru and El Salvador in their last four matches, while Canada played their last match against USA, which ended in a loss. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Japan have claimed twelve victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn two times, while Canada have won nine of their last nineteen matches, losing seven and drawing three.

  • Japan's last 5 matches had over 2.5 goals.
  • Japan haven't played a draw in their previous 4 home matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Japan and Canada in real time. You can watch the goals by Ao Tanaka, Alphonso Davies, Keito Nakamura and Junior Hoilett as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Japan - Canada are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Japan 4, Canada 1.
  2. 89'
    4 - 1
    Junior Hoilett scores for Canada.
  3. 83'
    Substitution for Japan. Daiki Hashioka replaces Takumi Minamino
  4. 81'
    Substitution for Canada. Charles-Andreas Brym replaces Cyle Larin
  5. 81'
    Substitution for Canada. Liam Millar replaces Alistair Johnston
  6. 72'
    Substitution for Japan. Kyogo Furuhashi replaces Takuma Asano
  7. 72'
    Substitution for Japan. Hayao Kawabe replaces Ao Tanaka
  8. 62'
    Substitution for Canada. Junior Hoilett replaces Ismael Kone
  9. 62'
    Substitution for Canada. Mathieu Choiniere replaces Jonathan Osorio
  10. 62'
    Substitution for Canada. Harry Paton replaces Samuel Piette
  11. 61'
    Substitution for Japan. Atsuki Ito replaces Wataru Endo
  12. 61'
    Substitution for Japan. Reo Hatate replaces Keito Nakamura
  13. 56'
    Alistair Johnston is shown the yellow card.
  14. 49'
    4 - 0
    Ao Tanaka scores for Japan, assisted by Junya Ito.
  15. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  16. 46'
    Substitution for Canada. Steven Vitoria replaces Derek Cornelius
  17. 46'
    Substitution for Japan. Shogo Taniguchi replaces Takehiro Tomiyasu
  18. HT
    Half-Time - 3 : 0
    First half ends.
  19. 42'
    3 - 0
    Keito Nakamura scores for Japan, assisted by Takuma Asano.
  20. 40'
    2 - 0
    Alphonso Davies scores into his own net.
  21. 22'
    Missed Penalty
    Jonathan David from Canada failed to score from the spot.
  22. 2'
    1 - 0
    Ao Tanaka scores for Japan.
  23. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins