Match report

Japan Secures 5-0 Victory Over Bahrain in World Cup Qualification Asia

Bahrain
Bahrain
0–5
FT
Japan
Japan
Sep 10, 2024

Japan secured a dominant 5-0 victory against Bahrain in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. A. Ueda and H. Morita were key figures for Japan, each scoring twice. The match was decisive early with Ueda converting a penalty and adding another goal, followed by Morita's brace to solidify Japan's lead. Japan's performance showcased their strength and precision against Bahrain.

Key Facts

  • • Japan defeated Bahrain 5-0 in the World Cup Qualification Asia match.
  • • A. Ueda scored two goals, including a penalty at 37 minutes.
  • • H. Morita netted twice for Japan, at 61 and 64 minutes.
  • • K. Ogawa added the fifth goal for Japan at 81 minutes.
  • • Bahrain made several substitutions but could not halt Japan's offensive momentum.

Lineups

Bahrain

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 E. Lutfalla (G)
  • 17 V. Emmanuel
  • 16 S. M. Baqer (D)
  • 2 A. Benaddi (D)
  • 23 A. Al Khalasi
  • 7 A. Madan (M)
  • 14 A. Haram (M)
  • 4 A. Fadhel Al Asfoor (M)
  • 8 M. Marhoon (M)
  • 12 M. Abduljabbar
  • 19 K. Al Aswad

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Ahmed
  • 21 S. Jaffar
  • 3 W. Al Hayam
  • 5 H. Al Shamsan
  • 6 A. Nabeel
  • 10 A. Al Malood
  • 13 M. Atede
  • 15 A. J. Shaikh
  • 18 H. Ali
  • 9 H. Abdulkarim
  • 11 I. Al Khatal
  • 20 M. Humaidan

Japan

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Suzuki (G)
  • 4 K. Itakura (D)
  • 3 S. Taniguchi (D)
  • 16 K. Machida (D)
  • 10 R. Doan (M)
  • 6 W. Endo (M)
  • 5 H. Morita (M)
  • 7 K. Mitoma (M)
  • 8 T. Minamino (F)
  • 9 A. Ueda (F)
  • 15 D. Kamada (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 K. Osako
  • 23 K. Tani
  • 2 Y. Sugawara
  • 21 K. Takai
  • 22 Y. Nakayama
  • 14 J. Ito
  • 17 A. Tanaka
  • 11 D. Maeda
  • 13 K. Nakamura
  • 18 T. Asano
  • 19 K. Ogawa
  • 20 T. Kubo

Timeline

  1. Bahrain
    37' Bahrain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Madan · On: I. Al Khatal
  2. Japan
    37' Japan Goal · Penalty
    A. Ueda
  3. Bahrain
    46' Bahrain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Haram · On: A. J. Shaikh
  4. Japan
    46' Japan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Doan · On: J. Ito
  5. Japan
    47' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: J. Ito
  6. Japan
    61' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Morita · Assist: A. Ueda
  7. Japan
    64' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Morita · Assist: K. Mitoma
  8. Japan
    65' Japan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ueda · On: K. Ogawa
  9. Japan
    65' Japan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Minamino · On: T. Kubo
  10. Bahrain
    67' Bahrain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Abduljabbar · On: H. Abdulkarim
  11. Bahrain
    67' Bahrain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Al Aswad · On: M. Humaidan
  12. Japan
    73' Japan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Mitoma · On: K. Nakamura
  13. Bahrain
    77' Bahrain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Marhoon · On: A. Al Malood
  14. Japan
    81' Japan Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Ogawa
  15. Japan
    82' Japan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Morita · On: T. Asano
  16. Bahrain
    88' Bahrain Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahim Al-Khatal

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bahrain Japan
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 91%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 14
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 188 607
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 1 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 24% 76%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 128 551
Shots Inside Box 2 12
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The penalty conversion by A. Ueda at 37 minutes marked the turning point, giving Japan the early lead and confidence.
  • ▸ H. Morita's brace, scoring back-to-back goals at 61 and 64 minutes, effectively sealed the match, putting Bahrain on the back foot.