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Mexico and Japan Draw in a Physical Friendly in Oakland
Oakland, California – In a match played at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Mexico and Japan drew in a friendly characterized by physical play and few clear scoring opportunities. The match, officiated by Rubiel Vazquez, saw both teams battle in midfield, reflected in the numerous fouls committed: 17 by Mexico and 20 by Japan.
Ball possession was closely contested, with a slight advantage for Mexico (51%) over Japan (49%). However, neither team managed to translate this into a clear attacking advantage. Mexico recorded 8 shots, but only one was on target, while Japan also managed 8 shots, with two directed at the goal. The match was also marked by discipline, with a yellow card for Japan and a red card for Mexico in the final minutes, adding tension to the end of the match. The match, corresponding to the friendly date of September 7, 2025, leaves both teams with work to do ahead of their next commitments. The reduced number of corners (1 for Mexico, 3 for Japan) also underscores the lack of danger in the penalty areas.
Substitutions japan: at minute 60 K. Itakura came in and S. Hiroki went out., at minute 69 T. Kubo came in and D. Maeda went out., at minute 69 D. Kamada came in and K. Sano went out., at minute 69 T. Minamino came in and J. Ito went out., at minute 81 K. Mitoma came in and Y. Suzuki went out., at minute 81 R. Doan came in and S. Machino went out.
Substitutions mexico: at minute 60 A. Vega came in and H. Lozano went out., at minute 61 R. Jimenez came in and S. Gimenez went out., at minute 61 O. Pineda came in and E. Sanchez went out., at minute 61 R. Alvarado came in and G. Berterame went out., at minute 81 M. Ruiz came in and C. Rodriguez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mexico
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