On February 1, Beijing time, the World Preliminary Round of 12 in the Asian Region, a focus battle, the Japanese team won Saudi Arabia 2-0 at home, the gap with the opponent was only 1 point, and Saudi Arabia's dream of qualifying for 2 rounds in advance was shattered.
After 7 rounds, Saudi Arabia 6 wins and 1 draw accumulated 19 points, Japan 5 wins and 2 losses accumulated 15 points, Australia 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss accumulated 14 points, this time Japan against Saudi Arabia, Japan can not afford to lose, because once it loses again, it will not only send Saudi Arabia out of the line in advance, but also may be surpassed by Australia and fall into a dangerous situation. In contrast, Saudi Arabia can also hold the first place by losing, so the pressure is not great.
In this meeting, it was Ito Jun, who performed very well against China, also continued to be the main attack point of the Japanese team, his breakthrough and shot were very threatening, in the 32nd minute, it was Ito Jun who also used the speed outside to overtake the defense and knocked across the middle road, Takumi Minamino calmly buckled the defense and pushed the goal, the Japanese team led 1-0. Yibian fought again, the Japanese team continued to occupy the initiative, and it was Ito Jun who also stood up, and a world wave once again broke through the Saudi goal, and the Japanese team led 2-0.
After the game, Junya Ito and Takumi Minamino still had a chance, the score could not be rewritten, and finally the Japanese team won Saudi Arabia 2-0, achieving 4 consecutive wins in the round of 12, revenge saudi Arabia at the same time, but also changed the embarrassment of 2 wins and 2 losses after the start of the game. In this way, Saudi Arabia has no chance to qualify early, and the Japanese team is only 1 point away from Saudi Arabia by 18 points, once Australia can continue to win, then the gap between the 3 teams will be only 2 points, so the entire Group B situation will be completely chaotic!
Once it enters such a chaotic situation, then the next round of the national football team against Saudi Arabia, the Chinese team may become a spoiler! I have to say that it is very interesting, because in the case of a direct showdown between Japan and Australia, we will expect the national football team to defeat Saudi Arabia.