93'|Game end
The match ends in Germany. A good game for both teams, although neither side has managed to score. Japan 0-0 Ecuador
90'|Three extra minutes
We reached the 90th minute. We will go to the 93rd minute.
84'| Schidt again
What a save, again, from the Japanese goalkeeper. Valencia headed and the ball went off the line, but Schmidt ducked his fingers to save his team.
82'|Schmidt stops it
Schmidt made the save. What a save by the Japanese goalkeeper. Valencia took a shot to his right and guessed right to keep the score level at 0-0.
81'| Penalty for Ecuador
Ecuador had a chance from eleven yards for Ecuador. The referee pointed out the penalty. Valencia will take it...
80'| Double chance for Japan
The Japanese have had it doubly. First, Doan, and then Kamada. Both shots were stopped by Galindez.
68'|Cifuentes tries again
Ecuador's No. 5 once again took another shot from the edge of the area. This time, the shot went over the goal. The match is still goalless
58'|Minamino, out
Now, Japan pressed. Minamino shot, inside the area, but the shot was not on target. Galíndez will kick out of the goal
46'|Second half begins
The last 45 minutes start in Germany. The match is still tied but if it continues at the same pace as the first half we will start to see goals.
45'|Halftime
Ecuador had the last chance, but it hit the post. Great game, so far, from both teams but the goals do not come. 0-0 draw
41'|Furuhashi had it
What a mistake Ecuador made at the exit of the ball. Furuhashi took the defender's clearance and shot. The shot is easily saved by the goalkeeper.
37'|Cifuentes tries it
Another chance for the tricolor. Cifuentes shot from the half moon and the goalkeeper sends the ball for a corner.
31'|Ecuador approaches
Good chance for Ecuador. Castillo came in like a bullet down the right side and assisted Estrada but he was offside.
28'|Possession for Japan
Japan is in control of the ball but Alfaro's team is doing a good job defensively and is only pushing them back. The score is still 0-0
16'|Testing minutes
Both teams wanted possession of the ball. Both have approached the opponent's goal but without any clear chances.
6'|Yellow card
First yellow card of the match. Castillo, Ecuador's right back, is shown the yellow card.
0'|Meeting begins
The match kicks off in Germany. Japan and Ecuador meet in this friendly match. Let's see what the match has in store
Ecuador roster
For his part, Alfaro has chosen his eleven for this match. This will be the starting eleven: Galíndez. Castillo, Porozo, Hincapié, Estupiñán, Cifuentes, Méndez, Caicedo, Mena, Ibarra and Estrada.
Japan Lineup
Japan has already selected its starting eleven. Schmidt, Yamane, Taniguchi, Nagatomo, Shibasaki, Furuhashi, Minamino, Tanaka, Mitoma, Doan, Ito
We already have rosters
Less than thirty minutes to go before kickoff and both coaches have already selected their starting rosters. First, let's take a look at Japan's roster
Next Match
Both teams will compete in the next World Cup. The Japanese will face Germany, while Ecuador will open the competition against Qatar.
Stadium
The match between Japan vs Ecuador will be played in Germany at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. The match will start at 13:55 Spanish time.
Players to highlight
Japan's striker Maeda, a Celtic player, stands out. On the other hand, from Ecuador, Plata, a Valladolid player, stands out. Both will raise the level of this match, which is expected to be different.
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Already at the stadium
Both teams have recently arrived at the stadium. They will soon start the warm-up exercises in preparation for the match.
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Ecuador's possible roster
For his part, Gustavo Alfaro may line up with the following eleven to face Japan. Dominguez, Preciado, Porozo, Hincapié, Estupiñán, Franco, Gruezo, Caicedo, Plata, Ibarra and Valencia.
Japan's possible roster
Moriyasu may field the following eleven to face Ecuador. Gonda, Sakai, Yoshida, Tomiyasu, Nakayama, Ito, Endo, Morita, Kubo, Maeda and Kamada.
Match Schedule
This is the start time of the game Japón vs Ecuador of 27th September 2022 in several countries:
Argentina: 9:55 AM,
Bolivia: 9:55 AM.
Brasil: 9:55 AM.
Chile: 8:55 AM.
Colombia: 7:55 AM.
Ecuador: 7:55 AM.
USA (ET): 7:55 AM.
Spain: 1:55 PM,
Mexico: 6:55 AM.
Paraguay: 9:55 AM.
Peru: 9:55 AM.
Uruguay: 9:55 AM.
Venezuela: 8:55 AM.
Where to watch
The match between Japan vs Ecuador can be watched on Japan's Youtube channel. Also, if you want to follow the match online, you can keep up to date with what is happening in the match and the score on VAVEL.
Last match between them
The last time they faced each other was in 2019 on Matchday 3 of Group C of the Copa America. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, where the goals were seen in the first half.
The Japanese side scored in the first quarter of an hour, thanks to Nakajima. Twenty minutes later, Mena equalized to earn his team a point. In the end, the two sides shared a point that was more useful to the visitors than to the home side.
History between them
These teams have met a total of three times. Japan have won twice, while Ecuador have never beaten the Japanese team. In one match they played to a draw.
East Asian Cup
Japan won the East Asian Cup after finishing first in a group with South Korea, China and Hong Kong. Japan collected seven points, one more than their rivals, who had six points.
Ecuador's last match
The chances were not enough for either Saudi Arabia or Ecuador as they played out a goalless draw in a friendly match. The home side had five shots and the American side had 11 shots, but none of them were able to open the scoring. The pace of the match was that of a friendly, without much intensity and with both sides fighting for possession.
Japan's last match
Japan defeated the United States 2-0 in their previous match. The match was dominated by Moriyasu's team, who took the lead with Kamada's goal on the half-hour mark. The Americans were unable to react in a match in which they only had four shots. The home side put the game to bed with a late goal from Mitona.
Welcome to VAVEL
Welcome to the online broadcast of Japan vs Ecuador this Tuesday, September 27 at 13.55 Spanish time. The match is part of a new round of friendly matches. Follow the online broadcast and all the information about both teams on VAVEL.