Match report
Japan Stalemates Saudi Arabia 0-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia
Japan
0–0
FT
Saudi Arabia
Mar 25, 2025
Japan and Saudi Arabia played to a 0-0 draw in their crucial World Cup Qualification Asia match. Both teams demonstrated solid defensive strategies, leading to a deadlock that neither side could break. Despite numerous substitutions aiming to shift the momentum, the game ended in a tie, with key players like T. Kubo and Muhannad Al Shanqiti making notable appearances.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Japan 0-0 Saudi Arabia
- • T. Kubo substituted for R. Doan at 62 minutes
- • Muhannad Al Shanqiti substituted for A. Majrashi at 46 minutes
- • Multiple substitutions by both teams in the second half
- • Match ended in a goalless draw
Lineups
Japan
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Z. Suzuki (G)
- 3 K. Takai (D)
- 4 K. Itakura (D)
- 21 H. Ito (D)
- 2 Y. Sugawara (M)
- 6 W. Endo (M)
- 17 A. Tanaka (M)
- 13 K. Nakamura (M)
- 20 T. Kubo (F)
- 15 D. Kamada (F)
- 11 D. Maeda (F)
Substitutes
- 12 K. Osako
- 23 K. Tani
- 5 H. Sekine
- 16 Y. Nakayama
- 22 A. Seko
- 7 J. Fujita
- 10 R. Doan
- 14 J. Ito
- 8 T. Minamino
- 9 K. Furuhashi
- 18 S. Machino
- 19 R. Hatate
Saudi Arabia
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Al Aqidi (G)
- 2 M. Al Shanqiti (D)
- 5 J. Thakri
- 4 A. Lajami (D)
- 17 H. Tambakti (D)
- 13 N. Boushal (D)
- 9 F. Al Buraikan (M)
- 7 M. Al Juwayr (M)
- 16 F. Al Ghamdi (M)
- 10 S. Al Dawsari (M)
- 8 M. Al Sahafi (F)
Substitutes
- 21 A. M. Yousef H.
- 22 A. Al Kassar
- 3 S. Al Mousa
- 6 N. Al Dawsari
- 12 A. Majrashi
- 14 A. Al Ghamdi
- 15 A. Yahya
- 19 T. Al Ammar
- 20 A. Al Salem
- 23 Z. Al Johani
- 11 A. Al Hamdan
- 18 M. Al Saad
Timeline
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46' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 1Off: Muhannad Al Shanqiti · On: A. Majrashi
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61' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 2Off: Musab Al Juwayr · On: T. Al Ammar
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61' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 3Off: Marwan Al Sahafi · On: Z. Al Johani
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62' Japan subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Kubo · On: R. Doan
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62' Japan subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Sugawara · On: J. Ito
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73' Japan subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Maeda · On: K. Furuhashi
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74' Japan subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Endo · On: R. Hatate
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83' Japan subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Kamada · On: T. Minamino
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90'+2 Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 4Off: Feras Al Brikan · On: Abdullah Al Hamdan
Match Stats
| Stat | Japan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 3 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 52% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 715 | 212 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 1 |
| Possession | 78% | 22% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 644 | 111 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Japan's early substitution of T. Kubo for R. Doan at 62 minutes failed to spark a breakthrough
- ▸ Saudi Arabia's substitution of Muhannad Al Shanqiti for A. Majrashi at 46 minutes did not alter the course of the game
- ▸ Both teams struggled to create clear-cut scoring opportunities, with strong defensive lines holding firm throughout