Match report

Japan Defeats Syria 5-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Japan
Japan
5–0
FT
Syria
Syria
Jun 11, 2024

Japan stuns Syria with a 5-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Asia match, demonstrating a dominant performance from the start. Key goals were scored by A. Ueda, R. Doan, and T. Minamino, among others. The turning points included early goals and a strong defensive display, which led to a comprehensive win.

Key Facts

  • • Japan scored five goals against Syria in the World Cup Qualification Asia match.
  • • A. Ueda scored the first goal at 13 minutes, assisted by K. Nakamura.
  • • R. Doan added the second goal at 19 minutes, assisted by T. Kubo.
  • • Syria conceded an own goal at 21 minutes.
  • • Y. Soma scored a penalty at 73 minutes, and T. Minamino added the final goal at 85 minutes.

Lineups

Japan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 12 K. Osako (G)
  • 22 T. Tomiyasu (D)
  • 4 K. Itakura (D)
  • 16 K. Machida (D)
  • 10 R. Doan (M)
  • 17 A. Tanaka (M)
  • 6 W. Endo (M)
  • 13 K. Nakamura (M)
  • 20 T. Kubo (F)
  • 8 T. Minamino (F)
  • 9 A. Ueda (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Maekawa
  • 23 K. Tani
  • 2 Y. Sugawara
  • 3 S. Taniguchi
  • 14 D. Hashioka
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 5 H. Morita
  • 7 T. Kawamura
  • 15 D. Kamada
  • 11 Y. Soma
  • 18 R. Hatate
  • 19 K. Ogawa

Syria

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Glellel (G)
  • 2 A. Oues
  • 13 T. Krouma (D)
  • 15 E. Amor (D)
  • 3 M. Ajjan Al
  • 8 J. Elias (M)
  • 14 E. Abraham (M)
  • 4 E. Ham (M)
  • 21 I. Hesar (M)
  • 20 T. Cervera (F)
  • 9 O. Al Somah (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Madanieh
  • 23 E. Hadaya
  • 5 O. Al Midani
  • 6 A. Jenyat
  • 16 K. Kourdoghli
  • 19 M. Al Khouli
  • 17 F. Youssef
  • 18 M. Anez
  • 7 A. Yakoub
  • 10 M. Al Hallaq
  • 11 A. Al Dali
  • 12 A. Ramadan

Timeline

  1. Japan
    13' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: K. Nakamura
  2. Japan
    19' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Doan · Assist: T. Kubo
  3. Japan
    21' Japan Goal · Own Goal
    T. Krouma
  4. Japan
    46' Japan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Nakamura · On: H. Ito
  5. Japan
    62' Japan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Endo · On: D. Kamada
  6. Japan
    62' Japan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Kubo · On: Y. Soma
  7. Syria
    62' Syria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Abraham · On: A. Ramadan
  8. Syria
    72' Syria Card · Yellow Card
    Abdul Rahman Weiss

    Foul

  9. Japan
    73' Japan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tanaka · On: T. Kawamura
  10. Japan
    73' Japan Goal · Penalty
    Y. Soma
  11. Japan
    76' Japan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Osako · On: K. Tani
  12. Syria
    78' Syria Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ham

    Foul

  13. Japan
    79' Japan Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kamada

    Argument

  14. Japan
    85' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Minamino · Assist: H. Ito
  15. Syria
    89' Syria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Ham · On: M. Anez

Match Stats

Stat Japan Syria
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 69%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 7
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 619 299
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 13 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 554 207
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Japan took an early lead with goals from A. Ueda and R. Doan within the first 19 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The own goal by T. Krouma further demoralized Syria and solidified Japan's control over the game.