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Japan Crushes Indonesia in World Cup Qualifier
Japan delivered a resounding 5-0 victory over Indonesia in their fifth Group match of the Asian World Cup 2026 qualifying third round, played at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on November 15th, 2024. The match, officiated by Mooud Bonyadifard from Iran, showcased Japan’s dominance throughout.
The first half already displayed the disparity between the two teams. An own goal by J. Hubner in the 35th minute opened the scoring for Japan, followed by a goal from T. Minamino in the 40th minute, assisted by K. Mitoma. Japan continued their dominance in the second half. H. Morita scored in the 49th minute, and Y. Sugawara added another goal in the 69th minute. The match concluded with a 5-0 win for Japan.
Statistics highlight Japan’s clear superiority: 66% possession, 12 shots (7 on target), 5 corners, and only 5 fouls. Indonesia, on the other hand, managed 34% possession, 8 shots (3 on target), 4 corners, and 8 fouls. K. Mitoma received a yellow card in the 29th minute.
Substitutions indonesia: at minute 41 S. Walsh came in and K. Diks went out., at minute 62 P. Arhan came in and Y. Sayuri went out., at minute 75 M. Ferdinan came in and N. Tjoe a On went out., at minute 76 J. Amat came in and T. Haye went out., at minute 76 Witan came in and R. Oratmangoen went out.
Substitutions japan: at minute 46 D. Maeda came in and T. Minamino went out., at minute 62 Y. Sugawara came in and R. Doan went out., at minute 62 J. Ito came in and K. Mitoma went out., at minute 79 R. Hatate came in and D. Kamada went out., at minute 80 Y. Ohashi came in and K. Ogawa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Indonesia
Titulares:
Japan
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