March 24, 18:30 Beijing time, Kirin Challenge Cup, Japan VS Uruguay. Núñez was sidelined due to injury, and Valverde scored the opening goal in the first half; In the second half, Junya Ito assisted Takuma Nishino to equalize the scoreline, and Japan drew 1-1 with Uruguay.
Prior to this match, the two sides met 7 times in history, and Japan had a slight advantage with 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. The most recent meeting between the two sides was in the group stage of the 2019 Copa America, when invited Japan drew 2-2 with Uruguay. Together with this 1-1 draw, Japan is unbeaten in their last three games against Uruguay with one win and two draws.
Competition Review –
In the second minute, Kaoru Mikasa advanced to the edge of the penalty area with the ball and completed a shot under the pocket, which deflected off the right side of the goal.
In the 12th minute, Asano Takuma swung the ball into the net with a cross from the left side of the penalty area, and the goalkeeper did not dare to slack off and saved the ball off the line.
In the 21st minute, Sugawara sent straight from the wing, and Asano Takuma faced the attacking goalkeeper with a kick that deflected slightly off the right upright.
In the 38th minute, Valverde's volley hit the goal frame and his own header added to the goal, giving Uruguay a 1-0 lead.
In the 54th minute, Kaoru Mikasa cut the ball straight and Asano Takuma burst into the left side of the penalty area, barely hitting the goal under the interference of the defender, which was easily confiscated by the goalkeeper.
In the 61st minute, Japan made a substitution, with Junya Ito and Kiyo Ueda coming on, replaced by Takuma Asano and Ritsu Do.
In the 65th minute, Ugarte brought down Junya Ito in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty for the first time, but after watching the video replay, he canceled the penalty and determined that Ugarte touched the ball first.
In the 75th minute, Junya Ito crossed from the right, and Takuma Nishino, who had just come off the bench, scored with a shot from the middle, and Japan equalized 1-1.
In the 85th minute, Torres bounced off the crossbar with a blast shot from the left side of the penalty area, and then his teammate's header missed the goal frame.
In the 89th minute, Kaoru Mikasa was replaced, and the fans applauded him.
After that, neither side could change the score again, and Japan drew 1-1 with Uruguay.
Izuku 阵容 Japan: 13-Tannin - Shimitoku, 4-Ita, 26-Yota, 22-Hakko, 2-Sugawara Yuki, 6-Wataru, 13-Morita Hidemasa (74'19-Nishino Takuma), 15-Daichi Tsukita (74'17-Aoi Tanaka), 9-Kaoru Mitoma (89'7-Keito Nakamura), 8-Ritsu Doan (61'14-Itami), 18-Takuma Asano (61'21-Ueda Ryōse)
Uruguay line-up: 1 Sergio Rochette, 2 Bueno, 3 G Gonzalez, 16 Oliveira, 19 Coatez, 5 Becino, 6 Ugarte, 15 Valverde, 8 Pellistri (68'14 Canobbio), 9 Diego Rossi (68'20 Facundo Torres), 18 Maxi Gomez