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Match 25 Dubai - Main Pitch
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20 November
1:2 (0:0, 0:1, 1:1)
  • Tomoya UEHARA (25'18'')
  • MADJER (16'29'')
  • BELCHIOR (35'08'')

Referee Javier BENTANCOR (URU)

Summary

Portugal end Japan’s run

Portugal end Japan’s run

Japan’s unbeaten run came to a dramatic end, as Madjer and crew sent memories of Portugal’s group-stage slip-up further into the distant past. Portugal looked poised and in control as the match got underway, knocking passes to and fro, with the Japanese barely getting a touch on the ball. But Samurai Blue had the first real chance as a shot bounced deceptively over goalkeeper Bruno, requiring an ...

Highlights

Line-up

JPN
POR
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Ruy RAMOS (JPN)
(POR) Ze Miguel MATEUS
Officials
  • Referee: BENTANCOR Javier (URU)
  • Second referee: CHAVARRIA Erick (CRC)
  • Third referee: ZIMMERMANN Christian (SUI)
  • Timekeeper: AKCER Serdar (TUR)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

  • Tomoya Uehara of Japan celebrates with team mates
  • Belchior of Portugal consols Kunihiro Wakabayashi of Japan
  • Tomoya Ginoza of Japan throws the ball out
  • A Portuguese fan displays his colours
  • The Portugal team huddle
  • DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 20:  A close up of the match ball during the FIFA Beach Socce
  • Bruno Novo of Portugal is challenged by Shinji Makino
  • Dejan Stankovic of Switzerland

Quotes

"We are calm now and ready for our next step. Whether it is against Brazil or Italy does not concern us – it is for them to think about." -Alan, Portugal player

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    STATISTICS
    JapanStatisticsPortugal
    28Shots27
    11Corner kicks2
    2Yellow cards0
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    52%Possession (%)48%