Match report

Japan Defeats Myanmar 5-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Japan
Japan
5–0
FT
Myanmar
Myanmar
Nov 16, 2023

Japan showcased their dominance in their World Cup Qualification Asia match, defeating Myanmar 5-0. A. Ueda was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while T. Minamino and R. Doan also contributed to the impressive victory.

Key Facts

  • • A. Ueda scored three goals at 11', 45', and 50'
  • • D. Kamada and R. Doan also found the back of the net
  • • T. Minamino and A. Tanaka provided key assists
  • • Wai Lin Aung received a yellow card for Myanmar at 45'+3
  • • Japan made multiple substitutions throughout the match to maintain their strong performance

Lineups

Japan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 K. Osako (G)
  • 22 S. Maikuma (D)
  • 3 S. Taniguchi (D)
  • 4 K. Machida (D)
  • 19 Y. Nakayama (D)
  • 8 D. Kamada (M)
  • 17 A. Tanaka (M)
  • 10 R. Doan (M)
  • 13 T. Minamino (M)
  • 15 Y. Soma (M)
  • 9 A. Ueda (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Maekawa
  • 23 Z. Suzuki
  • 2 Y. Sugawara
  • 16 T. Watanabe
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 5 H. Morita
  • 6 W. Endo
  • 7 K. Sano
  • 20 T. Kubo
  • 11 M. Hosoya
  • 14 J. Ito

Myanmar

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 18 Phyo Kyaw Zin (G)
  • 15 Hein Zeyar Lin (D)
  • 6 K. Oo (D)
  • 17 Soe Thet Hein (D)
  • 2 Win Hein Phyo (M)
  • 8 Naing Nay Moe (M)
  • 14 Aung Wai Lin (M)
  • 12 Min Zwe Khant (M)
  • 20 S. Lam Mang (F)
  • 16 Hein Htet Aung
  • 11 M. M. Lwin (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Naing San Sat
  • 23 N. N. Aung Z.
  • 3 Thu Ye Min
  • 5 N. Kyaw
  • 13 K. Paing
  • 19 Phone Lat Wai
  • 21 Oo Yan Naing
  • 22 Thein Zaw Win
  • 7 N. T. Win
  • 9 T. Paing
  • 10 A. Thu

Timeline

  1. Japan
    11' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: T. Minamino
  2. Japan
    28' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kamada · Assist: A. Tanaka
  3. Myanmar
    45'+3 Myanmar Card · Yellow Card
    Wai Lin Aung

    Foul

  4. Japan
    45' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: R. Doan
  5. Japan
    46' Japan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Shogo Taniguchi · On: T. Watanabe
  6. Japan
    46' Japan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kamada · On: K. Sano
  7. Japan
    50' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: T. Minamino
  8. Myanmar
    60' Myanmar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Hein Htet Aung · On: N. T. Win
  9. Japan
    66' Japan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ueda · On: H. Morita
  10. Japan
    67' Japan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Minamino · On: M. Hosoya
  11. Myanmar
    71' Myanmar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Lam Mang · On: N. Kyaw
  12. Myanmar
    72' Myanmar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Wai Lin Aung · On: Thein Zaw Win
  13. Japan
    81' Japan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Osako · On: D. Maekawa
  14. Japan
    86' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Doan · Assist: H. Morita
  15. Myanmar
    90' Myanmar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Win Hein Phyo · On: K. Paing

Match Stats

Stat Japan Myanmar
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 91% 46%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 31 0
Corners 14 1
Total Passes 764 158
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 15 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 0
Possession 83% 17%
Accurate Passes 693 72
Shots Inside Box 20 0
Saves 0 10
Shots Outside Box 11 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Ueda's early goal at 11' set the tone for Japan's dominance
  • ▸ R. Doan's goal at 86' sealed the victory, showcasing Japan's consistent offensive pressure