Japan U23 vs South Africa U23 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Japan Under 23 National Football Team went head-to-head with South Africa Under 23 National Football Team in the Group A of Olympic Games on July 22. At full-time, Japan sealed a 1-0 victory over South Africa.

The deadlock was broken on the 71st minute when Takefusa Kubo found the net, giving Japan the lead and locking in the win.

Japan prepare for their next challenge following a draw with Spain on July 17 in the a friendly, marking their 3rd consecutive unbeaten match.

South Africa are coming off two consecutive defeats to Egypt, currently in the midst of a four-game winless stretch. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last three matches in a row.

Japan Under 23 National Football Team and South Africa Under 23 National Football Team meet in Olympic Games with their goal-scorers and playmakers ready to take on pivotal roles. Japan’s top finisher Ritsu Doan and Ko Itakura have played important roles in ensuring their attack, shaped by Hajime Moriyasu’s vision, remains effective. Doan has led Japan’s scoring efforts this term with two goals in all competitions. Daichi Hayashi and Maya Yoshida have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Japan U23 - South Africa U23 in real time.

Japan U23 kicked off the game with Kosei Tani, Yuta Nakayama who got substituted by Reo Hatate on the 72nd minute, Ko Itakura, Maya Yoshida, Hiroki Sakai, Ao Tanaka, Wataru Endo, Koji Miyoshi who got substituted by Yuki Soma on the 60th minute, Takefusa Kubo, Ritsu Doan who got substituted by Koki Machida on the 85th minute and Daichi Hayashi as starters, with Keisuke Osako, Daiki Hashioka, Koki Machida, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Yuki Soma and Ayase Ueda on the bench.

South Africa U23's starting eleven were Ronwen Williams, Sbusiso Mabiliso, Repo Malepe, Luke Fleurs, Lyle Foster, Teboho Mokoena, Sipho Mbule who got substituted by Nkosingiphile Ngcobo on the 90th minute, Luther Singh, Thabo Cele, Thendo Mukumela who got substituted by Goodman Mosele on the 79th minute and Evidence Makgopa, with Sifiso Mlungwana, Mondli Mpoto, Katlego Mohamme, James Monyane, Goodman Mosele, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Fagrie Lakay and Kamohelo Mahlatsi on the bench.

Stats

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• Ball Possession: 55 - 45
• Total Attempts: 12 - 4
• Shots On Target: 7 - 1
• Fouls: 15 - 5
• Corners: 6 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 18 - 17
• Saves: 1 - 6
• Free Kicks: 7 - 19

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Wataru Endo and Ritsu Doan were the ones to receive it.

Recent Form

Japan U-23 are coming off a draw in their last match against Spain U23, while South Africa U-23's recent form includes two consecutive losses, including defeats against Egypt U23 in their last two outings. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Japan have claimed ten victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn two times, while in their last fourteen matches, South Africa have recorded two wins, five losses, and seven draws.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Japan U23 and South Africa U23 in real time. You can watch the goal by Takefusa Kubo 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 U23 - South Africa U23 are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.