Goals and Highlights
93'
It's over! Japan emerges victorious from this encounter.
86'
The Japanese goalkeeper's poor exit, but the defense prevents Hermoso from taking the ball.
82'
Goal, goal, goal for Japan! Tanaka's powerful shot into the corner that the goalkeeper could do nothing about.
78'
Japan arrived with some danger, but Rodriguez prevented the fourth from going in.
74'
The ball goes from goal to goal, nobody generates anything on the field.
68'
Hermoso arrived with danger, but the defense ended up preventing the play from prospering.
63'
Both teams are looking to take control of the ball, with little excitement in the match.
59'
Japan changes. Hasegawa and Shimizu are replaced by Nagano and Moriya.
52'
Spain tries to open the scoring, but the Japanese defense blocks every ball.
46'
The action resumes for the second half in Wellington.
45'
Change per team. Japan substituted Miyazawa for Fujino. Spain gives in to Hernandez for Olga.
45+3'
Halftime in New Zealand, Japan thrash Spain in emphatic fashion.
40'
Goal, goal, goal for Japan! Ueki passes the ball to Miyazawa, who controls the ball and shoots for her second goal of the match.
38'
Salma's powerful shot ends up crashing into the defense.
35'
Hermoso headed Hermoso's cross over the goal.
28'
Goal, goal, goal for Japan! Ueki's superb shot into the net for his second goal of the match.
24'
Spain presses forward, but fails to break through the defensive barrier.
18'
A powerful shot from Salma, but the ball ends up in the goalkeeper's hands.
12'
Goal, goal, goal for Japan! Miyazawa entered the box, controlled the ball and shot to score the first.
8'
The game started off quite lively, with both teams making some chances.
8'
Japan-Spain action kicks off
Spain: LineUp
Misa; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Rocío Gálvez, Olga Carmona; Tere Abelleira, Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas; Mariona, Salma Paralluelo, Jenni Hermoso
Japan: LineUp
Yamashita, Shimizu, Minami, Kumagai, Takahashi; Miyazawa, Naomoto, Nagano, Endo, Hayashi; Ueki.
To the court
Both teams are already on the field warming up before kickoff.
Arrived
Japan is already in Wellington, the team will be looking to score goals and finish first in the group.
Present
Spain will go all out to get the three points in this important duel, a great match is coming.
It won't be long now!
Less than an hour to go before these two powers face each other in their quest to qualify as group winners.
What a tip!
Japan has lost its third group stage match in seven out of eight appearances, so it will be looking to break this streak.
Watch out for this!
Japan has already finished first in its group on one occasion, which was in 2015, but Spain has failed to do so.
First time!
Spain and Japan Women have never faced each other in a World Cup, a pleasant encounter is expected between these two powers.
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What time is Japan vs Spain matchday 2 of the Women's World Cup 2023?
This is the kick-off time for the Japan vs Spain match on July 31, 2023 in several countries:
Argentina: 02:00 hours
Bolivia: 01:00 hours
Brazil: 01:00 hours
Chile: 11:00 a.m.
Colombia: 01:00 hours
Ecuador: 01:00 hours
United States: 03:00 PT and 05:00 ET
Mexico: 01:00 hours
Paraguay: 02:00 hours
Peru: 01:00 hours
Uruguay: 04:00 hours
Venezuela: 02:00 hours
Japan: 03:00 hours
India: 11:00 a.m.
Nigeria: 07:00 hours
South Africa: 08:00 hours
Australia: 15:00 hours
United Kingdom ET: 07:00 hours
Spain's Statements
Jorge Vilda spoke ahead of the match: "They are very well worked, they can put you under pressure. They're our toughest opponents and I'm expecting a game of moments. They will have theirs, we will have ours. And the team that has the most punch in the final thirds will win it.
"Very easy: I would be happy if we win, we play well, we are a recognizable Spain and all the players finish well and healthy".
"We will always go out to win. We don't think about any other result. We have not spent a second to see who we can play. We do want to get a good feeling for everything that is to come, but we know that it is not a decisive match, but simply one that determines whether we are first or second".
"Japan is the opponent that will cost us the most of the three matches. It is the toughest match of the group stage. They are an opponent with a lot of quality. Tactically they are very well worked and they can put you under pressure. I expect a game of moments, they will have theirs and we will have ours, and the team that has the greater punch in the final thirds will win.
How is Spain coming along?
Spain beat Zambia five goals to nil, the players showed no mercy and were on top of the Zambians without letting them play, which gave them three important points.
How does Japan arrive?
Japan arrives to this match after defeating Costa Rica with a score of two goals to zero, the Japanese team will be looking for three points again in this match.
The Japan vs Spain match will be played at Sky Stadium.
The Japan vs. Spain match will be played at Sky Stadium, located in Wellington, New Zealand. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 people.
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers!
Welcome to the blog commentary of the match Japan vs Spain, corresponding to Matchday 3 of the Women's World Cup 2023. The match will take place at Sky Stadium at 03:00 am.