Welcome to the match between Japan and Norway

1'

Hayato Kimura tried to get past Ken Småge but Ken Småge didn't allow.

2'

Poor corner kick delivered by Sigmund Lien that went straight to the opposition.

3'

Poor corner kick delivered by Sigmund Lien that went straight to the opposition.

4'

Julius Rabben played a wonderful ball for Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen trapped the ball nicely before Noboru Kurosawa could reach it.

Roar Flemmen directed the ball to Erling Watterud, Yuuma Tsukino failed to intercept the pass.

Erling Watterud took a shot! but Nobu Kawaguchi threw himself in front of the shot.

5'

Julius Rabben made a pass to Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen latched onto the ball before Noboru Kurosawa could cut it out.

Roar Flemmen hit the ball forward to Sigmund Lien, Sigmund Lien took possession of the ball before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

Good play by Sigmund Lien in making himself some space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Nobu Kawaguchi approached too late to tackle him.

Yasu Yoshida saved well and held the ball.

6'

Tarou Takahashi aimed the corner at the far post.

Ryoichi Fukui had the beating in the air of Sveinung Øvrebø, then headed it across the goal.

Marcus Simensen beat the ball away.

7'

Goro Fukui tried to use his skill to go past Ken Småge but Goro Fukui lost the ball to Ken Småge.

8'

The referee showed Kevin Gaathaug a yellow card.

Poor corner kick by Sigmund Lien. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

9'

Julius Rabben lobbed it forward to Sigmund Lien, Tarou Takahashi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Sigmund Lien tried to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Ryoichi Fukui .

11'

Julius Rabben tried to pass the ball forward but Noboru Kurosawa came close and blocked it.

13'

Sven Hagen tried to play a long ball forward but Goro Fukui intercepted the pass.

14'

Mons Rupertsen made a pass to Julius Rabben, Julius Rabben picked up on the ball before Goro Fukui could reach it.

Julius Rabben looked to play the ball long to Mons Rupertsen, Mons Rupertsen trapped the ball nicely before Noboru Kurosawa could cut it out.

Mons Rupertsen stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Nobu Kawaguchi got to the ball first.

17'

Yuuma Tsukino tried to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Torvald Vestbø.

18'

Sigmund Lien looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Erling Watterud jumped with Nobu Kawaguchi and won the ball, then headed at goal.

But Erling Watterud scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor miss from Erling Watterud. He looked like he was short of match practice.

19'

Julius Rabben tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Noboru Kurosawa did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

20'

Roar Flemmen played a pinpoint pass to Julius Rabben, the ball was picked up by Julius Rabben before Yuuma Tsukino could intercept.

Julius Rabben flicked the ball over Noboru Kurosawa 's head !.

Julius Rabben fed the ball forward to Mons Rupertsen, Mons Rupertsen took it in his stride before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Mons Rupertsen passed along the floor for Roar Flemmen to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Roar Flemmen before Ryoichi Fukui could reach it.

Roar Flemmen hit the ball forward to Sven Hagen, Sven Hagen picked up on the ball before Nobu Kawaguchi could cut it out.

Sven Hagen made an attempt to move the ball forward but Ryoichi Fukui read the game well to intercept the ball.

21'

Sigmund Lien sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

22'

Sven Hagen delivered the ball to Ken Småge, Goro Fukui failed to intercept the pass.

Ken Småge lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Hayato Kimura missed his interception.

Sveinung Øvrebø got above Ryoichi Fukui to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Yasu Yoshida was stranded and helpless to save it ... Sveinung Øvrebø scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Japan 0 - 1 Norway

23'

Julius Rabben lobbed it forward to Kevin Gaathaug, Noboru Kurosawa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kevin Gaathaug attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Nobu Kawaguchi blocked the shot.

24'

Sigmund Lien went across and took the corner.

Nobu Kawaguchi jumped with Julius Rabben and won the ball and headed the ball clear.

25'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Yuuma Tsukino before Julius Rabben tried to get onto the pass.

26'

Rokurou Takenaka went in with a successful block tackle on Roar Flemmen before Roar Flemmen attempted to deliver the ball.

27'

Torvald Vestbø directed the ball to Julius Rabben, Noboru Kurosawa couldn't cut out the pass.

Julius Rabben tried to skip past Yuuma Tsukino but Yuuma Tsukino blocked Julius Rabben.

28'

Sigmund Lien fired in the freekick. Saved in style by Yasu Yoshida !.

29'

Julius Rabben moved the ball forward for Roar Flemmen, Noboru Kurosawa couldn't cut it.

Roar Flemmen directed the ball to Erling Watterud, Erling Watterud picked up on the ball before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Erling Watterud but Ryoichi Fukui managed to block the shot.

30'

Julius Rabben lifted the ball towards Sigmund Lien in the area, Sigmund Lien controlled the ball when bringing it down before Noboru Kurosawa could cut it out.

Sigmund Lien made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Nobu Kawaguchi .

31'

Julius Rabben struck a long range piledriver!. Noboru Kurosawa didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Julius Rabben scooped it over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

33'

Noboru Kurosawa blocked Torvald Vestbø before Torvald Vestbø tried to pass the ball.

36'

Hayato Kimura tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Torvald Vestbø.

37'

Shou Fukui made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mons Rupertsen.

38'

Mons Rupertsen moved the ball forward for Julius Rabben, Julius Rabben latched onto the ball before Noboru Kurosawa could reach it.

Julius Rabben laid it forward to Sigmund Lien, Sigmund Lien trapped the ball nicely before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Sigmund Lien tried to pass the ball forward but Nobu Kawaguchi came close and blocked it.

40'

Rokurou Takenaka stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Sven Hagen read the game well to intercept the ball.

42'

Sigmund Lien looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Nobu Kawaguchi won the aerial challenge against Mons Rupertsen, then headed clear the danger.

44'

Sigmund Lien faked a pass then cut Tarou Takahashi in a different direction.

Sigmund Lien tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Rokurou Takenaka got in the way of the ball.

45'

changed their tactics.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Norway took the lead.Japan had 35% possession in the match, while Norway had 65%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Rokurou Takenaka tried to skip past Mons Rupertsen but Mons Rupertsen won the ball from Rokurou Takenaka .

48'

Yuuma Tsukino attempted to lift the ball forward but it was intercepted by Roar Flemmen.

50'

Julius Rabben tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Shou Fukui .

51'

Julius Rabben passed the ball to Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen picked up on the ball before Noboru Kurosawa could reach it.

Roar Flemmen knocked a lovely ball for Erling Watterud, Erling Watterud took it in his stride before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

Erling Watterud lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and took a shot. Ryoichi Fukui approached too late to block it.

Yasu Yoshida blocked the shot.

52'

Sigmund Lien sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

53'

Julius Rabben knocked a lovely ball for Roar Flemmen, Noboru Kurosawa couldn't reach it.

Roar Flemmen played a pinpoint pass to Kevin Gaathaug, Yuuma Tsukino tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Erling Watterud received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kevin Gaathaug, Noboru Kurosawa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Erling Watterud tried an optimistic effort at goal but Ryoichi Fukui cleared the ball.

54'

Sigmund Lien ran up to take the corner.

Sveinung Øvrebø connected with a diving header for a goal, Ryoichi Fukui approached too late to head the ball clear.

But Sveinung Øvrebø sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

57'

Julius Rabben played a perfect pass for Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen trapped the ball nicely before Noboru Kurosawa could intercept.

Sveinung Øvrebø received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Roar Flemmen, Sveinung Øvrebø latched onto the ball before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

Shot by Sveinung Øvrebø. Ryoichi Fukui approached too late to tackle him.

Yasu Yoshida tipped the ball over the bar.

58'

Julius Rabben directed the ball nicely to Roar Flemmen, the ball was picked up by Roar Flemmen before Yuuma Tsukino could intercept.

Roar Flemmen played a lovely ball for Erling Watterud, Erling Watterud trapped the ball nicely before Noboru Kurosawa could reach it.

Erling Watterud escaped from the challenge of Nobu Kawaguchi and fired in a curving shot at goal.

Yasu Yoshida did well to tip it wide.

59'

Julius Rabben made a good pass to Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen trapped the ball nicely before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Roar Flemmen played a wonderful ball for Julius Rabben, Julius Rabben took it in his stride before Noboru Kurosawa could cut it out.

Julius Rabben twisted past Yuuma Tsukino .

Pass by Julius Rabben to Torvald Vestbø, Torvald Vestbø took possession of the ball before Nobu Kawaguchi could intercept.

Torvald Vestbø passed the ball to Mons Rupertsen, Mons Rupertsen took it in his stride before Ryoichi Fukui could reach it.

Despite the angle, Mons Rupertsen flicked it goalwards but the shot clattered off Nobu Kawaguchi .

60'

Sigmund Lien tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Rokurou Takenaka .

61'

Julius Rabben tried to lob the ball forward but Noboru Kurosawa came close and blocked it.

63'

Tarou Takahashi block tackled Sigmund Lien before Sigmund Lien attempted to pass the ball.

64'

Julius Rabben flighted the ball over Tarou Takahashi to Erling Watterud

Erling Watterud fired off a shot but Nobu Kawaguchi blocked the shot.

65'

Julius Rabben looked for the head of Erling Watterud, Erling Watterud controlled the ball when bringing it down before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Erling Watterud fired off a shot but Nobu Kawaguchi got himself between the ball and goal.

66'

Tarou Takahashi tried to play it past Mons Rupertsen but Mons Rupertsen took the ball away from Tarou Takahashi .

68'

Julius Rabben played a wonderful ball for Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen latched onto the ball before Noboru Kurosawa could cut it out.

Erling Watterud received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Roar Flemmen, Erling Watterud picked up on the ball before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Erling Watterud struck it at goal! but Nobu Kawaguchi blocked the shot.

69'

Julius Rabben played a wonderful ball for Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen took it in his stride before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

Roar Flemmen directed the ball nicely to Sveinung Øvrebø, the ball was picked up by Sveinung Øvrebø before Noboru Kurosawa could cut it out.

Sveinung Øvrebø aimed for the top corner but Ryoichi Fukui charged down the shot.

70'

Julius Rabben received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Torvald Vestbø, Julius Rabben latched onto the ball before Noboru Kurosawa could cut it out.

Julius Rabben played the ball to Ken Småge's feet, the ball was picked up by Ken Småge before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Ken Småge found himself in some space and shot. Nobu Kawaguchi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Yasu Yoshida did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

71'

Hayato Kimura hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Ken Småge failed to charge down the shot.

But Hayato Kimura sent the ball well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

72'

Julius Rabben took the ball confidently past Noboru Kurosawa .

Julius Rabben used his skill to go past Yuuma Tsukino .

Julius Rabben made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Ryoichi Fukui .

73'

Hayato Kimura stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ken Småge.

74'

Julius Rabben knocked a lovely ball for Roar Flemmen, the ball was picked up by Roar Flemmen before Noboru Kurosawa could reach it.

Roar Flemmen tried to pass the ball forward but Yuuma Tsukino made a great interception.

75'

Edvard Eriksen was ready to come on for Sveinung Øvrebø.

changed their tactics.

78'

Julius Rabben made a good pass to Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen took it in his stride before Noboru Kurosawa could intercept.

Roar Flemmen played a pinpoint pass to Edvard Eriksen, Yuuma Tsukino failed to reach the ball.

Edvard Eriksen had the chance to score but Ryoichi Fukui made an crucial challenge!.

79'

Tarou Takahashi attempted to feed the high ball but Mons Rupertsen got in the way of the ball.

80'

Sigmund Lien looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Rokurou Takenaka intercepted but couldn't control.

81'

Mons Rupertsen was outpaced by Goro Fukui .

Goro Fukui flicked the ball over Sigmund Lien's head !.

Goro Fukui span past Mons Rupertsen.

Goro Fukui made a pass to Rokurou Takenaka , Rokurou Takenaka took possession of the ball before Kevin Gaathaug could reach it.

Rokurou Takenaka found himself in some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Julius Rabben approached too late to block it.

Brilliantly saved by Marcus Simensen!.

83'

Torvald Vestbø spotted Erling Watterud in the area and lobbed the ball in, Erling Watterud brought the ball under control superbly before Noboru Kurosawa could cut it out.

Erling Watterud blasted the ball towards the top corner but Nobu Kawaguchi scrambled the ball away.

84'

Goro Fukui blocked Sven Hagen before Sven Hagen tried to get onto the pass.

86'

Julius Rabben sent the ball into the area for Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen took an excellent first touch before Yuuma Tsukino could intercept.

Roar Flemmen played the ball to Torvald Vestbø's feet, Torvald Vestbø latched onto the ball before Nobu Kawaguchi could intercept.

Torvald Vestbø passed along the floor for Edvard Eriksen to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Edvard Eriksen before Ryoichi Fukui could intercept.

Edvard Eriksen made space for himself and tried to lob the ball at goal. Nobu Kawaguchi approached too late to tackle him.

Yasu Yoshida was in a good position and saved it.

88'

Yuuma Tsukino tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Roar Flemmen.

89'

Julius Rabben made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Yuuma Tsukino .

91'

Roar Flemmen received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Julius Rabben, Roar Flemmen picked up on the ball before Noboru Kurosawa could reach it.

Roar Flemmen fed the ball forward to Kevin Gaathaug, Kevin Gaathaug took possession of the ball before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Kevin Gaathaug got free in the penalty area and shot for the top corner. Nobu Kawaguchi couldn't reach it.

Saved by Yasu Yoshida .

92'

Sigmund Lien made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Rokurou Takenaka .

93'

Julius Rabben delivered the ball to Roar Flemmen, Roar Flemmen took possession of the ball before Noboru Kurosawa could reach it.

Roar Flemmen tried to twist past Yuuma Tsukino but Roar Flemmen lost out to Yuuma Tsukino .

94'

Julius Rabben tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Noboru Kurosawa .

End Match Japan 0 - 1 Norway