Match report

Japan Defeats Syria 5-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Syria
Syria
0–5
FT
Japan
Japan
Nov 21, 2023

Japan triumphed over Syria with a convincing 5-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. The scoreline was the result of a dominant performance by Japan, who found the back of the net through T. Kubo, A. Ueda, Y. Sugawara, and M. Hosoya.

Key Facts

  • • Japan scored 5 goals: T. Kubo (32'), A. Ueda (37' & 40'), Y. Sugawara (47'), M. Hosoya (82')
  • • Syria failed to score against the strong Japanese defense
  • • J. Ito provided crucial assists for three of the Japanese goals
  • • T. Kubo and A. Ueda were the standout performers for Japan
  • • Syria made multiple substitutions but could not mount a comeback

Lineups

Syria

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Alma (G)
  • 6 A. Jenyat
  • 13 T. Krouma (D)
  • 5 O. Al Midani (D)
  • 17 F. Youssef
  • 18 M. Anez (M)
  • 3 A. Oues
  • 4 E. Ham (M)
  • 14 M. Osman (M)
  • 21 I. Hesar (M)
  • 9 O. Al Somah (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Madanieh
  • 23 T. Mosa
  • 2 S. Al Ahmad
  • 15 K. Kourdoghli
  • 19 M. Alkhouli
  • 8 K. Hameesheh
  • 10 M. Al Mawas
  • 7 O. M. Khribin
  • 11 Y. Samia
  • 12 A. Ramadan
  • 16 M. Al Hallaq
  • 20 M. Mardikian

Japan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Z. Suzuki (G)
  • 2 Y. Sugawara (D)
  • 3 S. Taniguchi (D)
  • 16 T. Tomiyasu (D)
  • 21 H. Ito (D)
  • 6 W. Endo (M)
  • 5 H. Morita (M)
  • 14 J. Ito (M)
  • 20 T. Kubo (M)
  • 18 T. Asano (M)
  • 9 A. Ueda (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Maekawa
  • 12 K. Osako
  • 4 K. Machida
  • 15 T. Watanabe
  • 19 Y. Nakayama
  • 22 S. Maikuma
  • 7 K. Sano
  • 10 R. Doan
  • 13 T. Minamino
  • 17 A. Tanaka
  • 8 Y. Soma
  • 11 M. Hosoya

Timeline

  1. Japan
    32' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Kubo · Assist: J. Ito
  2. Japan
    37' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: J. Ito
  3. Japan
    40' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: J. Ito
  4. Syria
    46' Syria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Omar Al Somah · On: M. Mardikian
  5. Japan
    47' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Sugawara · Assist: T. Kubo
  6. Syria
    62' Syria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Hesar · On: M. Al Mawas
  7. Syria
    62' Syria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Oues · On: A. Ramadan
  8. Japan
    66' Japan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Asano · On: T. Minamino
  9. Japan
    66' Japan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ueda · On: M. Hosoya
  10. Japan
    76' Japan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Tomiyasu · On: Koki Machida
  11. Japan
    76' Japan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kubo · On: R. Doan
  12. Japan
    82' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Hosoya · Assist: J. Ito
  13. Japan
    83' Japan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Endo · On: A. Tanaka
  14. Syria
    86' Syria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Anez · On: K. Hameesheh

Match Stats

Stat Syria Japan
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 69% 89%
Offsides 5 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 2 19
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 262 639
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 0 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 29% 71%
Accurate Passes 181 567
Shots Inside Box 2 11
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 0 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Japan took the lead with a goal from T. Kubo in the 32nd minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ A. Ueda's two quick goals in the 37th and 40th minutes put Japan firmly in control
  • ▸ Y. Sugawara's goal in the 47th minute further demoralized Syria and solidified Japan's dominance