[Japan National Soccer National Team Latest Information]At the U-17 World Cup 2023 Indonesia, the first match of Group D will be held between Japan and Poland on November 11th.
On the 11th, the U-17 Japan National Team played against the Poland National Team in their first match in Group D of the U-17 World Cup.
Japan is in Group D with Poland, Argentina, and Senegal. Japan, making their 10th appearance in three consecutive tournaments, clashed with Poland in their first match, making their third appearance in 11 tournaments.
Japan had the upper hand from the start of the match. In the 8th minute, Airen Inoue had a one-on-one with goalkeeper Michał Matthys inside the box, but his shot hit the right post.
After that, Japan continued to create chances, but the match ended scoreless. In the 64th minute, Inoue received the ball in the center of the box from a counterattack and swung his right foot through with skillful control, but goalkeeper Matthijs was once again in the way.
Midway through the second half, at around the 69th minute, the game was interrupted by a heavy squall. After more than 15 minutes of suspension, the match resumed, and Japan sent out Yutaka Michiwaki and Reisou Takaoka in place of Homare Tokuda and Gaku Nawada.
Then, in the 77th minute, Takaoka trapped the ball in the front center of the box and made a deft switch back with a flick of his left foot. He fired a powerful shot that sent a splash of water into the net.
The game ended with Japan holding the lead. With a win, Japan will play against the U-17 Argentina National Team in the second round on the 14th.
■Match results
U-17 Japan National Team 1-0 U-17 Poland National Team
■Scorer
Japan: Rei Takaoka (77 minutes)
Poland: None
2023-11-11 11:18:53
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