Welcome to the match between Japan and Argentina

2'

Mario Farré tried to get past Goro Fukui but Mario Farré lost the ball to Goro Fukui .

3'

Armando Fredes moved the ball forward for Silvestre Almirón, Kyo Wakahisa failed to reach the ball.

Silvestre Almirón knocked a lovely ball for Manuel Higuaín, Manuel Higuaín latched onto the ball before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

Manuel Higuaín was able to make space and chipped the ball goalwards. Nobu Kawaguchi didn't read the game well enough to block it.

It went just wide by Manuel Higuaín ... He dropped to his knees.

4'

Silvestre Almirón hit a long ball forward,Yuuma Tsukino couldn't reach it.

Ryoichi Fukui got to the ball ahead of Gabriel Ortiz and scrambled the ball away.

5'

Adolfo Romero's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

6'

Mario Farré knocked a lovely ball for Federico Viola, Federico Viola picked up on the ball before Ryota Suzuki could intercept.

Federico Viola supplied a float cross, Goro Fukui couldn't reach it.

Gabriel Ortiz challenged Ryoichi Fukui for a heading, then headed the ball forward.

Armando Fredes stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Nobu Kawaguchi did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

7'

Tarou Takahashi blasted a banana shot from long range. Adolfo Romero failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide from Tarou Takahashi ... He held his head in his hands.

8'

Kyo Wakahisa hit the ball forward to Yuuma Tsukino , Yuuma Tsukino trapped the ball nicely before Octavio Sarmiento could cut it out.

Yuuma Tsukino tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Manuel Higuaín.

10'

Adolfo Romero aimed the corner for the near post.

Ryoichi Fukui won the aerial challenge against Federico Viola, then headed clear the danger.

11'

Gabriel Ortiz bent it from long range. Goro Fukui couldn't reach it.

Good goalkeeping by Yasu Yoshida to block the shot with his body.

12'

Adolfo Romero swiftly put in the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

13'

Silvestre Almirón laid it forward to Manuel Higuaín, Kyo Wakahisa couldn't reach it.

Manuel Higuaín dribbled past Yuuma Tsukino .

Manuel Higuaín lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired in a shot at goal. Nobu Kawaguchi failed to block the shot.

Yasu Yoshida elected to fist the ball to safety.

14'

Ryota Suzuki made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Armando Fredes.

15'

Fernando Bordon hit the ball forward to Adolfo Romero, Rokurou Takenaka failed to reach the ball.

Adolfo Romero tried to get onto the pass but Tarou Takahashi got to the ball first.

16'

Adolfo Romero stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Silvestre Almirón headed it to the goal but Nobu Kawaguchi headed the ball to safety.

17'

Adolfo Romero went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

18'

Kyo Wakahisa blocked Silvestre Almirón before Silvestre Almirón tried to get onto the pass.

19'

Silvestre Almirón directed the ball to Manuel Higuaín, Kyo Wakahisa tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Manuel Higuaín made a good pass to Armando Fredes, Yuuma Tsukino failed to intercept the pass.

Armando Fredes shot on the ball but Ryoichi Fukui blocked the shot.

20'

Fernando Bordon played a perfect pass for Adolfo Romero, the ball was picked up by Adolfo Romero before Tarou Takahashi could reach it.

Whilst still some way from goal, Adolfo Romero tried to lob the keeper but Rokurou Takenaka cleared the ball to safety.

21'

Silvestre Almirón made a good pass to Manuel Higuaín, the ball was picked up by Manuel Higuaín before Kyo Wakahisa could reach it.

Manuel Higuaín passed along the floor for Federico Viola to pick it up, Federico Viola took it in his stride before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Federico Viola had shrugged off the challenge of Ryoichi Fukui and took a shot.

Federico Viola's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

22'

Fernando Bordon tried to twist past Rokurou Takenaka but Rokurou Takenaka won the ball from Fernando Bordon.

25'

Adolfo Romero found a chance to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Rokurou Takenaka .

26'

Mario Farré lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Octavio Sarmiento, Octavio Sarmiento brought the ball down well before Goro Fukui could reach it.

Octavio Sarmiento struck it at goal! but Nobu Kawaguchi removed the danger.

27'

Silvestre Almirón took the ball out of his own half,Kyo Wakahisa tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Nobu Kawaguchi got well above Armando Fredes to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

28'

Adolfo Romero aimed the corner for the near post.

Federico Viola got ahead of Nobu Kawaguchi to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

But Federico Viola sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a wasted opportunity.

30'

Adolfo Romero ran up to take the corner.

Fernando Bordon out-jumped Ryoichi Fukui , then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Yasu Yoshida didn't move! ... Fernando Bordon scored an excellent goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Japan 0 - 1 Argentina

33'

Fernando Bordon played a perfect pass for Mario Farré, Goro Fukui couldn't reach it.

Mario Farré made good use of the scissors dribble. As Ryota Suzuki lost his balance, Mario Farré dribbled past Ryota Suzuki .

Mario Farré lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Goro Fukui missed his interception.

Federico Viola challenged Nobu Kawaguchi for a heading, then headed it across the goal.

But Federico Viola didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

34'

Mario Farré made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ryoichi Fukui intercepted but couldn't control.

35'

Silvestre Almirón directed the ball to Manuel Higuaín, the ball was picked up by Manuel Higuaín before Kyo Wakahisa could cut it out.

Manuel Higuaín played a wonderful ball for Mario Farré, Mario Farré picked up on the ball before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

Mario Farré held up the ball, evading the challenge of Ryoichi Fukui and took a shot.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Mario Farré ... It was a wasted opportunity.

36'

Adolfo Romero whipped in the corner.

Gabriel Ortiz rose bravely above Nobu Kawaguchi to win the ball but the ball went bad.

37'

Silvestre Almirón played a great ball for Manuel Higuaín, the ball was picked up by Manuel Higuaín before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

Manuel Higuaín fed the ball forward to Gabriel Ortiz, Gabriel Ortiz picked up on the ball before Kyo Wakahisa could reach it.

Gabriel Ortiz aimed for the top corner. Ryoichi Fukui couldn't reach it.

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

38'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Yuuma Tsukino .

Fernando Bordon directed the ball to Adolfo Romero, Adolfo Romero picked up on the ball before Yuuma Tsukino could reach it.

Adolfo Romero put some curve on the shot from distance. Rokurou Takenaka approached too late to block it.

Yasu Yoshida got himself in front of the shot.

40'

Tarou Takahashi played a pinpoint pass to Rokurou Takenaka , the ball was picked up by Rokurou Takenaka before Marcelo Borghello could cut it out.

Rokurou Takenaka tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Adolfo Romero blocked it.

41'

Pass by Silvestre Almirón to Manuel Higuaín, the ball was picked up by Manuel Higuaín before Kyo Wakahisa could reach it.

Manuel Higuaín fed the ball forward past Yuuma Tsukino to Adolfo Romero

Adolfo Romero found himself with plenty of time and flicked it goalwards. Ryoichi Fukui approached too late to tackle him.

Yasu Yoshida did well to parry it.

42'

Adolfo Romero stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Manuel Higuaín challenged Ryoichi Fukui for a heading, then attempted a looping header at goal.

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

43'

Marcelo Borghello tried to play it past Tarou Takahashi but Tarou Takahashi blocked Marcelo Borghello in a good, clean tackle.

44'

Fernando Bordon made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Rokurou Takenaka blocked it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Japan were unfortunate to go in behind.Japan had 30% possession in the match, while Argentina had 70%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Armando Fredes laid it forward to Marcelo Borghello, Tarou Takahashi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Marcelo Borghello tried to cross the ball low but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Goro Fukui .

51'

Silvestre Almirón played a pinpoint pass to Manuel Higuaín, Kyo Wakahisa failed to reach the ball.

Manuel Higuaín directed the ball to Silvestre Almirón, Silvestre Almirón trapped the ball nicely before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Pass by Silvestre Almirón to Adolfo Romero, Kyo Wakahisa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Good play by Adolfo Romero in making himself some space and struck it at goal. Nobu Kawaguchi approached too late to tackle him.

Yasu Yoshida was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Adolfo Romero scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Japan 0 - 2 Argentina

52'

Goro Fukui made a pass to Ryota Suzuki , Ryota Suzuki took possession of the ball before Mario Farré could reach it.

Ryota Suzuki tried to centre the ball but Armando Fredes got to the ball first.

53'

Adolfo Romero whipped in the corner.

Gabriel Ortiz got above Nobu Kawaguchi to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Gabriel Ortiz scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

55'

Hiroshi Yamada attempted to play a long ball but The ball struck Silvestre Almirón.

56'

Mario Farré tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Goro Fukui got in the way of the ball.

57'

Fernando Bordon played a pinpoint pass to Adolfo Romero, Rokurou Takenaka failed to reach the ball.

Adolfo Romero turned on the ball to leave Tarou Takahashi standing.

Adolfo Romero fed the ball forward to Silvestre Almirón, the ball was picked up by Silvestre Almirón before Ryoichi Fukui could reach it.

Federico Viola picked up Silvestre Almirón's superb pass, Nobu Kawaguchi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Federico Viola tried to score but Ryoichi Fukui succesfully won the ball from him.

58'

Yuuma Tsukino tried to skip past Octavio Sarmiento but Octavio Sarmiento dispossessed Yuuma Tsukino .

59'

Corner taken by Adolfo Romero and cut out by the opposition.

60'

Silvestre Almirón hit a long ball towards Mario Farré in the area, Mario Farré picked up on the ball before Kyo Wakahisa could intercept.

Mario Farré tried to lob the ball at goal but the shot clattered off Ryoichi Fukui .

61'

The corner was taken by Adolfo Romero towards the edge of the area.

Federico Viola rose bravely above Nobu Kawaguchi to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Yasu Yoshida got up to tip it over.

62'

The corner was taken by Adolfo Romero towards the edge of the area.

Federico Viola got above Nobu Kawaguchi to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Yasu Yoshida denied Federico Viola.

63'

Silvestre Almirón made a pass to Manuel Higuaín, Kyo Wakahisa tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Manuel Higuaín passed the ball to Marcelo Borghello, Marcelo Borghello trapped the ball nicely before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Marcelo Borghello lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and aimed for the top corner. Ryoichi Fukui approached too late to clear the danger.

Yasu Yoshida fisted the ball away.

64'

Armando Fredes played a pinpoint pass to Mario Farré, Goro Fukui couldn't cut it.

Mario Farré made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Ryota Suzuki .

65'

Adolfo Romero took the ball past Rokurou Takenaka .

Adolfo Romero laid it forward to Fernando Bordon, Tarou Takahashi failed to intercept the pass.

Fernando Bordon tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Rokurou Takenaka .

66'

Fernando Bordon laid it forward to Octavio Sarmiento, Tarou Takahashi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Octavio Sarmiento bent it from medium range. Rokurou Takenaka wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Octavio Sarmiento scooped it over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

67'

Octavio Sarmiento went in with a successful block tackle on Kyo Wakahisa before Kyo Wakahisa could pass the ball.

68'

Yuuma Tsukino played a lovely ball for Kyo Wakahisa , Kyo Wakahisa picked up on the ball before Octavio Sarmiento could cut it out.

Kyo Wakahisa directed the ball nicely to Shou Fukui , Shou Fukui took possession of the ball before Manuel Higuaín could reach it.

Shou Fukui took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but the shot was blocked by Marcelo Borghello.

69'

Pass by Fernando Bordon to Mario Farré, Mario Farré took it in his stride before Rokurou Takenaka could intercept.

Mario Farré crossed the ball high and hard, Tarou Takahashi failed to reach the ball.

Silvestre Almirón won the aerial challenge against Nobu Kawaguchi , then attempted a looping header at goal.

Yasu Yoshida got back in time to make the save.

70'

Mario Farré played a perfect pass for Marcelo Borghello, Marcelo Borghello latched onto the ball before Rokurou Takenaka could reach it.

Marcelo Borghello shot past Tarou Takahashi for the top corner from 20 yards.

But Marcelo Borghello sent the ball high into the stands ... He held his head in his hands.

71'

Mario Farré took the ball confidently past Goro Fukui .

Mario Farré skipped easily past the challenge of Ryota Suzuki .

Mario Farré got free in the penalty area and took a shot. Nobu Kawaguchi approached too late to tackle him.

Yasu Yoshida could only parry it.

72'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Gabriel Ortiz.

73'

Silvestre Almirón directed the ball nicely to Manuel Higuaín, Manuel Higuaín picked up on the ball before Kyo Wakahisa could reach it.

Manuel Higuaín laid it forward to Federico Viola, Yuuma Tsukino failed to reach the ball.

Federico Viola found a perfect spot and attempted a thunderous drive. Ryoichi Fukui wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Federico Viola blazed it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

74'

Pass by Manuel Higuaín to Silvestre Almirón, Silvestre Almirón took it in his stride before Yuuma Tsukino could cut it out.

Silvestre Almirón made a pass to Gabriel Ortiz, Kyo Wakahisa failed to reach the ball.

Gabriel Ortiz found a gap and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Ryoichi Fukui failed to charge down the shot.

Yasu Yoshida got himself in front of the shot.

79'

Mario Farré showed Goro Fukui a clean set of heels.

Mario Farré span past Ryota Suzuki .

Mario Farré was clean through behind the defence.

Mario Farré had only Yasu Yoshida to beat and fired it in low but Yasu Yoshida gathered the ball safely.

80'

Pass by Manuel Higuaín to Mario Farré, Goro Fukui couldn't cut out the pass.

Mario Farré darted past Ryota Suzuki .

Good play by Mario Farré in making himself some space and had a crack at goal. Nobu Kawaguchi approached too late to clear the danger.

Yasu Yoshida did well to tip it wide.

81'

Silvestre Almirón played a wonderful ball for Manuel Higuaín, Kyo Wakahisa couldn't reach it.

Manuel Higuaín dribbled past Yuuma Tsukino .

Manuel Higuaín hit the ball forward to Armando Fredes, Armando Fredes trapped the ball nicely before Kyo Wakahisa could intercept.

Armando Fredes was pressed by Ryoichi Fukui but he evaded the challenge and tried an audacious shot on goal.

Armando Fredes was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

84'

Adolfo Romero fired in the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

85'

Adolfo Romero struck the freekick. Yasu Yoshida tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

86'

Armando Fredes blocked Goro Fukui before Goro Fukui could pass the ball.

87'

Octavio Sarmiento made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Goro Fukui intercepted but couldn't control.

88'

Armando Fredes failed in his attempt to skip past Ryota Suzuki .

89'

Fernando Bordon skipped easily past Rokurou Takenaka .

Fernando Bordon turned on the ball to leave Tarou Takahashi standing.

Fernando Bordon tried to dribble past Rokurou Takenaka but Fernando Bordon lost the ball to Rokurou Takenaka .

90'

Mario Farré laid it forward to Armando Fredes, the ball was picked up by Armando Fredes before Goro Fukui could reach it.

Armando Fredes delivered a low cross, Ryota Suzuki couldn't cut it.

Federico Viola immediately struck it before Nobu Kawaguchi could clear it away.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

92'

Fernando Bordon passed the ball to Adolfo Romero, Adolfo Romero latched onto the ball before Rokurou Takenaka could reach it.

Adolfo Romero turned with the ball past Tarou Takahashi .

From medium range, Adolfo Romero bent the ball towards goal. Rokurou Takenaka approached too late to tackle him.

But Adolfo Romero couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor miss from Adolfo Romero. He looked like he was short of match practice.

93'

Armando Fredes tried to skip past the challenge of Goro Fukui but Goro Fukui blocked Armando Fredes.

94'

Silvestre Almirón looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Kyo Wakahisa .

End Match Japan 0 - 2 Argentina