Japan made seven changes to the team that beat China PR on Tuesday, with KOKUBO Leo Brian (SL Benfica) in goal and a back line of SEKINE Hiroki (Kashiwa Reysol), KIMURA Seiji (Sagan Tosu), SUZUKI Kaito (Jubilo Iwata) and OHATA Ayumu (Urawa Red Diamonds). YAMAMOTO Rihito (Sint-Truidense VV), KAWASAKI Sota (Kyoto Sanga FC) and ARAKI Ryotaro (FC Tokyo) were deployed in midfield, while YAMADA Fuki (Tokyo Verdy) and SATO Kein (SV Werder Bremen) were deployed on the flanks, with FUJIO Shota (FC Machida Zelvia) playing as a central striker.
The match began with Japan taking the initiative from the outset. Kimura's header from a free-kick threatened the opponent’s goal in the eighth minute, while Araki's shot hit the crossbar in the 21st minute. .....
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