In men's soccer, Japan's national team beat Germany 4-1 in a friendly away match. It follows Japan's win over Germany at the World Cup last year in Qatar.
Japan, ranked 20th in the world, faced 15th-ranked Germany on Saturday.
Mitoma Kaoru, Ito Junya, and Ueda Ayase, who play in clubs in Europe, were among the starters.
Eleven minutes into the game, Ito scored the first goal on a cross from the right. The first half ended with Japan leading 2-1.
Close to the end of the second half, substitute Kubo Takefusa set up two more goals to finish the game at 4-1.
Japan, ranked 20th in the world, faced 15th-ranked Germany on Saturday.
Mitoma Kaoru, Ito Junya, and Ueda Ayase, who play in clubs in Europe, were among the starters.
Eleven minutes into the game, Ito scored the first goal on a cross from the right. The first half ended with Japan leading 2-1.
Close to the end of the second half, substitute Kubo Takefusa set up two more goals to finish the game at 4-1.
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Japan's men's soccer team won against Germany 4-1 in a friendly match, repeating their victory from the World Cup last year. The match took place on Saturday with Japan, ranked 20th globally, facing Germany at 15th. Key players like Mitoma Kaoru, Ito Junya, and Ueda Ayase, who play in European
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230910_11/
Date: Sept. 10, 2023
Created: 2023/09/11 07:19
Updated: 2025/12/08 23:51
Last Read: 2023/09/11 07:20