Samuro had to win to progress through Ayase Ueda’s attacking streak, while Spain only had to draw with an attacking lead led by Alvaro Morata in their final UFABET World Cup Group E match.
World Cup Group E Finals
Japanese – Spanish
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium Time: 02.00
by the condition of both teams
Japan’s coach Hajime Moriyasu has to wait for Hiroki Sakai to check if he’s ready to play. Other than that, it’s completely ready. The offensive line uses Junya Ito, Daiichi Kamada, Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda.
Spain Luis Enrique, the team’s coach, has no problems with a complete team with 3 attack lines: Ferran Torres, Alvaro Morata and Dani Olmo.
Players expected to enter the field
Japan (4-2-3-1): Ichi Gonda – Miki Yamane, Go Itakura, Maya Yoshida, Yuto Nakatomo – Hidemasa Morita, Wataru Endo – Junya Ito, Daiichi Kamada, Takefusa Kubo – Ayase Ueda
Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba; Gavi, Serki. O Busquets, Pedri – Ferran Torres, Alvaro Morata, Dani Olmo.
Japan had to win for a chance to qualify for the finals, while Spain only needed a draw, but with Spain’s potential still quite good, it was difficult for Japan to resist.
as expected
Japan 0 – Spain 1
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