Sakartvelo		Nippon
Georgia 2022	Tactics	JAPON
55%	Possession	45%
37%	Play in the half	63%
21	Shots	1
4	Fouls	5
1	Yellow cards	3
0	Red cards	1
3	Offsides	1
67.5	average mark	60.8
formidable	Shooting	good
outstanding	Passing	excellent
excellent	Defending	excellent

10 minute.
Kurihara makes an instep pass. Fujita just manages to reach the ball first. Anjaparidze trips an opponent. That`s a foul! Fujita got injured in the clash, he may have to be substituted.

13 minute.
Chivadze makes a sublime pass. Sologhashvili just manages to reach the ball first. Kurihara takes the opponents legs away. The referee takes the red card out of his top pocket, Kurihara goes straight to the changing room for an early bath.

14 minute.
Ienaga attempts to pass. Aoki approaches the ball. Sikharulidze takes the opponents legs away. Sikharulidze is cautioned.

14 minute.
Aoki was hurt. He`s crying with pain! Aoki is likely to centre the ball towards the box, he takes a short run-up. Anjaparidze plays the ball through. Chokhonelidze takes over possession. Chokhonelidze passes, it`s a high ball. Kukhilava rises up and heads the ball.
Missed by few inches.

31 minute.
Chivadze makes a sublime pass. Didebulidze attempts to pass. Chokhonelidze takes over possession. Chokhonelidze lobs the ball high into the air. Lomia gets his head on it.
Missed by few inches.

38 minute.
Didebulidze plays the ball through. Chokhonelidze approaches the ball. Chokhonelidze makes an instep pass. Lomia just manages to reach the ball first. Lomia takes a swing and hits it... Masuda palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers.

40 minute.
Lomia plays the ball off with his head. Kukhilava just manages to reach the ball first. The referee whistles for a foul Terada is guilty of misconduct. Terada is cautioned. The harmed player, Kukhilava, quickly gets on his feet. He looks OK! Kukhilava approaches the ball, he strikes....
It was close.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Sakartvelo 42%, Nippon 58%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
Sakartvelo - Nippon 0:0

53 minute.
Aoki takes over possession. Sikharulidze wins the ball from behind. The referee whistles for a foul Nakazawa is guilty of misconduct. Nakazawa is cautioned.

54 minute.
Nakazawa has problems with catching the ball. Kukhilava takes over possession. We are going to have another corner. There is a bit of a scramble inside the box. Chokhonelidze takes the corner-kick. Lomia rises up and heads the ball. Masuda miraculously changed the ball`s trajectory.

57 minute.
Sologhashvili ineptly catches the ball. Sologhashvili passes, it`s a high ball. Here comes Kobari, having a little trouble catching the ball. Lomia approaches the ball. Lomia takes a swing and hits it... Masuda tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands. Kukhilava just manages to reach the ball first.
It was close.

58 minute.
The assistant referee points to the corner. Chokhonelidze approaches the corner-kick. He crosses towards the box. the ball bounces off Terada`s chest. Kukhilava approaches the ball. The ball hits the bar. Kukhilava approaches the ball. Post!
Missed by few inches.

59 minute.
Sikharulidze just manages to reach the ball first. Sikharulidze makes an instep pass. Lomia approaches the ball. Lomia shoots. Masuda hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Sakartvelo - Nippon 1:0

61 minute.
Didebulidze plays the ball through. Here comes Nishi, having a little trouble catching the ball. Chokhonelidze makes a sublime pass. Lomia takes over possession. Lomia has a fantastic effort at goal. Masuda tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands. Nakazawa ineptly catches the ball. Kukhilava just manages to reach the ball first. Kukhilava shoots.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Sakartvelo - Nippon 2:0

64 minute.
Chivadze passes, it`s a high ball. Lomia plays the ball off with his head. Aoki tries to claim a difficult ball. Kukhilava approaches the ball. Kukhilava takes a swing and hits it... Masuda palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers. Nakazawa approaches the ball. Nakazawa passes, it`s a high ball. Chivadze plays the ball off with his head. Chokhonelidze passes, it`s a high ball. Kukhilava makes a diving header.
Missed by few inches.

67 minute.
Aoki attempts to pass. Nakazawa just manages to reach the ball first. Sologhashvili takes over possession. Sologhashvili passes, it`s a high ball. Lomia gets his head on it.
Missed by few inches.

68 minute.
Sikharulidze just manages to reach the ball first. Sikharulidze centers. Kukhilava plays the ball off with his head. Lomia just manages to reach the ball first. Lomia takes a swing and hits it...
It was close.

70 minute.
The ball is kicked out of play. Mizohata comes on to the pitch.

73 minute.
Sologhashvili centers. Nakazawa just manages to reach the ball first. Kukhilava fouls. Nakazawa curls up in pain, he will definitely have to be substituted. Nakazawa is unable to continue playing. Ishigame comes on to the pitch.

75 minute.
Ishigame approaches the ball. Sikharulidze cleverly intercepts the pass. Sikharulidze makes a sublime pass. Kukhilava approaches the ball. Kukhilava takes a swing and hits it... Mizohata palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers.

79 minute.
Lomia plays the ball off with his head. Chokhonelidze chests the ball. Watanabe takes the opponents legs away. Watanabe is cautioned.

83 minute.
Sikharulidze makes a one-touch pass. Kukhilava just manages to reach the ball first. Terada fouls inside the box. Penalty! Kukhilava was harmed in the clash. Lomia will face the keeper in penalty kick. Following a moment of concentration he runs up to the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Sakartvelo - Nippon 3:0

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Sakartvelo 32%, Nippon 68%.
Sakartvelo - Nippon 3:0