Japan U23 vs Spain U23 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Japan Under 23 National Football Team went head-to-head with Spain Under 23 National Football Team in the 1/4 Final of Olympic Games on August 2. Spain took the win with a commanding 0-3 result.

The game turned on the 11th minute when Fermin Lopez found the net, putting Spain in front. The scoreline was shaped by further goal from Abel Ruiz as Lopez bagged one more, ending the game at 0-3.

The stage is set for another captivating encounter as the upcoming encounter sees Japan and Spain square off once more, 3 years after the 1/2 final face-off which Spain won 0-1. Japan Under 23 National Football Team continues their strong form, having bested Israel, Mali and Paraguay, marking their 8th consecutive unbeaten match. They've demonstrated excellent defensive stability of late, as evidenced by four consecutive clean sheets in home games.

Spain, compared to their opponent's recent win, are heading into this match following a defeat to Egypt in the Group C on July 30. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in four consecutive matches.

This Olympic Games clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Japan Under 23 National Football Team and Spain Under 23 National Football Team in this campaign. Japan’s attacking options, shaped by Go Oiwa’s vision, have been bolstered by Shunsuke Mito, the team’s top scorer, and Rihito Yamamoto, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Mito has already scored two goals in Olympic Games this season, while Saito has been their leading creator in the competition with two assists. Supporting them are Shota Fujio, Mao Hosoya and Ayumu Ohata, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Japan’s attack.

Meanwhile, Fermin Lopez and Sergio Gomez have been pivotal for Spain’s attack, crafted under Santi Denia’s leadership, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In Olympic Games, Lopez has been Spain’s standout scorer with one goal, and has also shown his creativity, leading the team with two assists this campaign. Adding further support are Alex Baena, Marc Pubill and Miguel Gutierrez, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Line-Ups

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

Japan U23 kicked off the game with Leo Kokubo, Ayumu Ohata, Kota Takai, Seiji Kimura, Hiroki Sekine, Shunsuke Mito who got substituted by Asahi Uenaka on the 74th minute, Joel Chima Fujita, Rihito Yamamoto who got substituted by Ryotaro Araki on the 83rd minute, Fuki Yamada who got substituted by Shota Fujio on the 46th minute, Mao Hosoya and Koki Saito who got substituted by Kein Sato on the 67th minute as starters, with Ryotaro Araki, Shota Fujio, Taishi Nozawa, Kein Sato, Kaito Suzuki, Takashi Uchino and Asahi Uenaka on the bench.

Spain U23's starting eleven were Arnau Tenas, Juan Miranda, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Marc Pubill, Alex Baena who got substituted by Adrian Bernabe on the 70th minute, Pablo Barrios, Sergio Gomez who got substituted by Miguel Gutierrez on the 88th minute, Fermin Lopez who got substituted by Diego Lopez on the 83rd minute, Aimar Oroz who got substituted by Benat Turrientes on the 83rd minute and Abel Ruiz who got substituted by Samuel Omorodion on the 88th minute, with Adrian Bernabe, Joan Garcia, Miguel Gutierrez, Diego Lopez, Samuel Omorodion, Jon Pacheco and Benat Turrientes on the bench.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 0.26 - 0.68
  • Ball Possession: 47 - 53
  • Total Attempts: 9 - 13
  • Shots On Target: 3 - 7
  • Blocked Shots: 1 - 0
  • Fouls: 15 - 8
  • Corners: 5 - 5
  • Throw-Ins: 20 - 17
  • Saves: 4 - 3
  • Free Kicks: 9 - 19
  • Offsides: 2 - 0

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Eric Garcia, Alex Baena, Rihito Yamamoto and Fermin Lopez were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met twice since July 2021. Spain Under 23 Team have won once, while the other match ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on August 3, 2021, in the 1/2 Final of Olympic Games, where Spain secured a 0-1 victory. Over the course of these two head-to-head games, Japan have found the net once, whereas Spain have scored two. So far, Spain Under 23 Team have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Japan Under 23 Team.

Recent Form

Japan U-23 are on a three-game winning streak, having won Israel U23, Mali U23 and Paraguay U23 in their last three matches, while Spain U-23's most recent outing ended in a loss against Egypt U23. Overall, Japan have won fifteen of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing one, while in their last ten matches, Spain have recorded five wins, two losses, and three draws.

  • Japan U-23 haven't played a draw in their previous 10 home matches.
  • Japan U-23 are undefeated in their previous 8 matches.
  • Spain U-23 have gone 6 consecutive matches without a draw.
  • Spain U-23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 3 away matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Japan U23 and Spain U23 in real time. You can watch the goals by Fermin Lopez and Abel Ruiz 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 - Spain U23 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 U23 0, Spain U23 3.
  2. 88'
    Substitution for Spain U23. Miguel Gutierrez replaces Sergio Gomez
  3. 88'
    Substitution for Spain U23. Samuel Omorodion replaces Abel Ruiz
  4. 86'
    0 - 3
    Abel Ruiz scores for Spain U23.
  5. 83'
    Substitution for Spain U23. Benat Turrientes replaces Aimar Oroz
  6. 83'
    Substitution for Spain U23. Diego Lopez replaces Fermin Lopez
  7. 83'
    Substitution for Japan U23. Ryotaro Araki replaces Rihito Yamamoto
  8. 78'
    Fermin Lopez is shown the yellow card.
  9. 74'
    Substitution for Japan U23. Asahi Uenaka replaces Shunsuke Mito
  10. 73'
    0 - 2
    Fermin Lopez scores for Spain U23, assisted by Sergio Gomez.
  11. 71'
    Rihito Yamamoto is shown the yellow card.
  12. 70'
    Substitution for Spain U23. Adrian Bernabe replaces Alex Baena
  13. 67'
    Substitution for Japan U23. Kein Sato replaces Koki Saito
  14. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  15. 46'
    Substitution for Japan U23. Shota Fujio replaces Fuki Yamada
  16. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 1
    First half ends.
  17. 45 + 7'
    Alex Baena is shown the yellow card.
  18. 40'
    VAR
    Japan U23 scores but the goal is ruled out by VAR.
  19. 11'
    0 - 1
    Fermin Lopez scores for Spain U23, assisted by Pablo Barrios.
  20. 1'
    Eric Garcia is shown the yellow card.
  21. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins