63' Goal, goal, goal for Japan!
Once again, Morita took advantage of Mitoma's overlapping run, to push the ball in and add another goal.
61' Goal, goal, goal for Japan!
The third came after Ueda passed the ball back to Morita, who calmly fired home to put another one on the scoreboard.
60' Pressure
Japan keeps creating danger up front, but fails to score more goals.
56' Goalkeeper!
Ito's shot on goal, but Luftalla makes a great save to prevent the third goal.
53' Little danger
The ball is passed around the pitch, but they are unable to reach the opponent's goal.
50' There's defense!
Great defensive header by Benaddi, preventing Ito's shot from reaching the box.
47' Goal, goal, goal for Japan!
A great shot from Ueda into the net, the ball goes in without any problems to increase the lead.
46' Changes for both teams
Al Shaikh comes on for Bahrain in place of Haram and Doan comes off for Japan in place of Ito.
45' The match kicks off
The second half is underway in Bahrain, and it's going to be a close game.
45+3' Halftime
First half ends, the score remains in Japan's favor.
45' There is time
The referee determines to add three more minutes to the match.
42' They go all out
Emmanuel blocks all of Japan's attacks, trying to prevent a second goal.
39' What a thing
They fight all out in the encounter, Haram struggles with Ueda and ends up going down.
36' Goal, goal, goal for Japan!
Ueda shot from the penalty spot, and the Japanese player managed to put the ball into the net.
32' Hand!
A penalty kick is awarded to Japan for a handball inside the area.
29' Wants to generate
Ueda have been gradually going forward, however they are unable to define.
26' A lot of intensity
Both teams are looking for the opponent's goal, however they have not managed to open the scoring.
23' Good Japan
Bahrain were coming dangerously close, but Itakura ends up deflecting the ball away.
20' Offside
Mohamed Jasim arrived dangerously, but the player was offside.
17' Japan keeps pushing
The visiting team has gone all out in search of goals, but fails to generate any damage
14' Round trip
Both teams have had chances, but have not been able to score.
11' Almost!
Great save by Suzuki who ends up sending the ball wide.
8' Close!
Doan's shot hits the post and ends up in the goalkeeper's hands.
6' Few emotions
The ball remains mostly in midfield, with both teams fighting it out.
3' Little by little
Both teams begin to build their game from less to more, they want to gain ground.
0' Roll the ball
The match kicks off between Bahrain and Japan.
Japain: LineUp
Z. Suzuki; S. Taniguchi, W. Endo, K. Itakura, K. Machida; D. Kamada, H. Morita; T. Minamino, R. Doan, K. Mitoma.
Bahrain: LineUp
A. Benaddi; A. Emmanuel, Sayed Baqer, Al Khalasi; Ali Madan, Abbas Al Asfoor, Mohamed Jasim Marhoon, Ali Haram; Mahdi Abd Al Jabar,Kamil Al Aswad.
On to the pitch
Both Japan and Bahrain are already on the field warming up before the start of the match, what a game it will be.
At home
Bahrain is currently at the Barhain National Stadium, where they will be looking for their first win and to make it three wins out of three.
Present
Japan has already arrived at the stadium, they are going all out to score points and give a great game in front of the fans who traveled to watch the match.
This is where the game is played!
The Bahrain National Stadium is where this match will be played, it is the most important stadium in the country and can hold 30,000 fans.
It's not long now!
We are less than half an hour away from the kick-off, 90 minutes full of emotions, exciting plays and spectacular soccer are coming.
For the top
Japan and Bahrain are at the top of Group C, and with this match they will be looking for the final blow and to make it three points to take the lead.
A complicated group
Japan and Bahrain are in Group C, which also includes Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Australia and China, teams that will not be easy for them to qualify.
What a thing!
These teams have faced each other several times in the past, they have played 9 times, where Japan is in the lead and has won 7 times against Bahrain's 2.
What a streak!
Japan have not lost in their last five matches and have a perfect winning streak in all of them, and have not conceded a goal in any of those matches.
All in all!
Despite being undefeated, Bahrain has been winless and comes into this match with three losses and two wins.
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In Mexico, where can this duel between Bahrain and Japan be seen, which corresponds to the qualifiers for the World Cup?
The match between Bahrain and Japan cannot be seen in USA territory.
Live and in streaming, this match can be tuned in through Youtube.
In addition, you can follow all the actions of this match through VAVEL Mexico.
At these times you can see this game in different parts of the world
It is at 10:00 hrs, (Mexico) that these teams will face each other, however we leave you the schedules of different countries:
Argentina: 11:00 hours
Bolivia: 12:00 hours
Brazil: 13:00 hours
Chile: 12:00 hours
Colombia: 11:00 hours
Ecuador: 11:00 hours
United States: 12:00 hours PT and 14:00 hours ET
Mexico: 10:00 hours
Paraguay 12:00 hours
Peru: 11:00 hours
Uruguay: 13:00 hours
Venezuela: 12:00 hours
Japan: 01:00 hours
India: 22:00 hours
Nigeria: 17:00
South Africa: 19:00
Australia: 02:00
UK ET: 17:00
With great care
Hajime Moriyasu spoke ahead of his debut against Bahrain: "Bahrain will have momentum with that victory and it will be a home game for them, so we just have to be aware of that going into the game."
"Sometimes we have to play aggressively, but other times we have to be very tolerant and play until the end, giving our best until the final whistle. It depends on how the game develops. We have to be very flexible and maximize the ability of each player on the field."
“We must not forget to prepare as best as possible for the remaining games. The result (Australia-Bahrain) confirms how difficult the first game of these Asian qualifiers can be and we must never relax.
“In terms of qualification, Australia should have won, but that does not guarantee that you can always win. We always have to focus on the next game and do our best, and then repeat that exercise. I think the defeat against Australia has taught us that lesson again.”
To surprise
Dragan Talajić comes to this match with an impressive hunger to add points, the coach has already won the Asian Cup, is Croatian and will seek to give a lot of joy to his fans who have all their hopes placed on him.
Possible lineup for Japan
Gallese; Araujo, Zambrano, Callens; Advíncula, Cartagena, Tapia, Peña, López; Lapadula, Valera.
Possible starting eleven for Bahrain
Ebrahim Lutfalla; Al Khalasi, Benaddi, Sayed Baqer, Emmanuel, Mohamed Jasim, Abbas Al Asfoor, Ali Hará, Ali Madan, Mahdi Abd Al Jabar, Kamil Al Aswad.
For the first time,
Japan has not participated in these qualifiers, however, its last match ended with a thrashing of a China that could not even manage the match, ending up scoring seven goals, so it arrives in very good spirits.
Even though
Bahrain did not get three golden points in its start against Australia, the local team will seek to continue adding three points now against this complex rival.
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In this preview we will bring you the most relevant news of the draw, updates, as well as everything that happens in the surroundings of this venue, the Bahrain National Stadium, which will host a great match.