Japan Shows Absolute Superiority Against Indonesia in World Cup Qualifier
Suita, Japan – In a match dominated from start to finish, the Japanese national football team demonstrated clear superiority over Indonesia, sealing a resounding victory at the Panasonic Stadium Suita in a match valid for the Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
From the opening whistle, Japan imposed its game with an overwhelming 71% possession and constant pressure on the Indonesian defense. The first goal came early, in the 15th minute, when D. Kamada, assisted by S. Mito, opened the scoring. Shortly after, T. Kubo extended the lead in the 19th minute, after an excellent collective play culminated with an assist from S. Machino.
Before the break, Kamada once again made his presence felt on the scoreboard, in the 45th minute, with a goal assisted by Kubo, consolidating the Japanese dominance. The second half was no different, with Japan maintaining total control of the match. R. Morishita scored in the 55th minute, followed by S. Machino in the 58th minute, both goals built with precise assists. The Japanese goal feast culminated with M. Hosoya’s goal in the 80th minute, assisted by K. Nakamura.
Indonesia, meanwhile, was outmatched in all facets of the game, failing to generate a single shot on target. Ball possession was limited to 29%, reflecting the Indonesian team’s inability to create scoring opportunities.
With this result, Japan consolidates its position in the Asian qualifier, while Indonesia will have to seek to improve its performance in the upcoming matches. Referee Jong-Hyeok Kim, from South Korea, officiated the match without major incidents.
Substitutions indonesia: at minute 27 Y. Sayuri came in and K. Diks went out., at minute 42 M. Ferdinan came in and Y. Sayuri went out., at minute 46 R. Kambuaya came in and B. Putra went out., at minute 59 S. Lilipaly came in and D. James went out., at minute 59 S. Pattynama came in and J. Pelupessy went out.
Substitutions japan: at minute 46 K. Nakamura came in and D. Kamada went out., at minute 61 K. Sano came in and S. Mito went out., at minute 69 R. Sato came in and T. Kubo went out., at minute 69 M. Hosoya came in and R. Morishita went out., at minute 78 K. Tawaratsumida came in and S. Machino went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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