FIFA U-17 World Cup
USA earn first point in draw with Japan
31 Oct 2019
- USA and Japan finish 0-0
- Both sides submit solid defensive performances
- Japan's four points good for second in Group D
USA and Japan finished in a scoreless draw at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019™ on Wednesday, with few clear-cut goal scoring chances afforded for either side. The result gives the Samurai Blue a three-point cushion in second place of Group D, while USA move into third by picking up their first point at Brazil 2019.
USA
Stars and Stripes head coach Raphael Wicky sprung a pair of surprises on his opponents, opting to begin the match with star No10 Giovanni Reyna on the bench and to replace Damian Las with Chituru Odunze in goal. When Reyna subbed on in the 55th minute he energised the USA attack with a more direct approach, though in the end was kept off the scoresheet.
Japan
The Asian champions entered Estadio Kleber Andrade brimming with confidence following their comprehensive opening triumph against the Netherlands. Much like in that match, No9 Yamato Wakatsuki was their best performer. This time, though, there would be no goals. The USA defence proved adept at dealing with Japan's methodical offense.
Up next
2 November
Group D
Brazil 2019: USA-Japan
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American Joseph Scally on the match against Japan - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
31 Oct 2019
VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Joseph Scally of United States reacts after missing a shot on gaol during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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USA v Japan - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Chituru Odunze of United States saves a shot from Satoshi Tanaka of Japan during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Japanese players before match against USA- FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Shunsuke Mito of Japan cheers with teammates in the tunnel before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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USA v Japan - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Shunsuke Mito of Japan defends Joseph Scally of United States during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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USA v Japan - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Shinya Nakano of Japan lines up with teammates during a set piece during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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USA v Japan in Vitória - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Shunsuke Mito of Japan tackles Ethan Dobbelaere of United States during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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USA v Japan - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Joseph Scally of United States defends Yamato Wakatsuki of Japan during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Japan's Sohki Tamura after the draw with USA - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019]()
Japan's Sohki Tamura after the draw with USA - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Sohki Tamura of Japan reacts after Japan tied United States 0-0 in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Japan team in Kléber Andrade Stadium - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: The starting line up of Japan behind their flag before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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American dressing room before match against Japan - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019
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VITORIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: A view inside the dressing room of United States before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 group D match between United States and Japan at Estádio Kléber Andrade on October 30, 2019 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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