Japan 5-0 Syria final score - 7 January 2026, U23 AFC Championship

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Highlights

Japan Japan
Syria Syria
End of game
Y. Michiwaki
Penalty
90+3'
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90+2'
M. Sarraf
88'
M. Hamo
A. Dahhan
88'
M. Abdullatif
M. Nayef
S. Ishibashi
R. Sato
87'
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Y. Shimamoto
Y. Ozeki
77'
K. Sekitomi
R. Umeki
77'
R. Sato
T. Okabe
75'
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S. Ishibashi
Y. Yokoyama
71'
Y. Michiwaki
B. Nwadik
71'
70'
M. Saraqbi
M. Fadel
R. Sato
66'
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61'
S. Al-Mustafa
H. Osman
61'
A. Zakreet
A. Abdi
S. Furuya
H. Kume
46'
Half-time
Y. Ozeki
R. Sato
10'
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Kick-off

Game Statistics

Japan Japan
Syria Syria
52
Possession (%)
48
17
Total shots
3
10
Shots on target
1
4
Corners
3
6
Free Kicks
13
13
Fouls
6
0
Yellow card
1
7
Shots off target
2
3
Shots blocked
1
1
Saves
5
5
Clearances
11
5
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
1 Japan
9 3 3 0 0 +10
3 Syria
4 3 1 1 1 -4

Last matches

Japan
Japan Last matches
W W D W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.5 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

9 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Japan
6 :  1
Kuwait

6 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Myanmar
1 :  2
Japan

3 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Japan
3 :  0
Afghanistan

17 Jul 2024 - U23 Friendly Games

France
1 :  1
Japan

11 Jun 2024 - U23 Friendly Games

USA
0 :  2
Japan

3 May 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Japan
1 :  0
Uzbekistan
W L W W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
17% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

9 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Japan
6 :  1
Kuwait

3 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Japan
3 :  0
Afghanistan

3 May 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Japan
1 :  0
Uzbekistan

29 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Japan
2 :  0
Iraq

22 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Japan
0 :  1
Republic Of Korea

16 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Japan
1 :  0
China
W W W D W
Wins

4/5 (80%)

Draw

1/5 (20%)

Losses

0/5 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
60% BTTS
2.2 Goals scored
0.8 Goals conceded
40% Over 2.5
60% Under 2.5

6 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Myanmar
1 :  2
Japan

17 Jul 2024 - U23 Friendly Games

France
1 :  1
Japan

11 Jun 2024 - U23 Friendly Games

USA
0 :  2
Japan

25 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Qatar
2 :  4
Japan

19 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

United Arab Emirates
0 :  2
Japan
Syria
Syria Last matches
W W W W W W
Wins

6/6 (100%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

30 Dec 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Syria
2 :  1
Vietnam

9 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Tajikistan
0 :  1
Syria

6 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Nepal
2 :  4
Syria

3 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Syria
2 :  1
Philippines

23 Jul 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Oman
0 :  2
Syria

17 Jul 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Kyrgyzstan
1 :  2
Syria
D W W
Wins

2/3 (67%)

Draw

1/3 (33%)

Losses

0/3 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
100% BTTS
2 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
100% Over 2.5
0% Under 2.5

30 Dec 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Syria
2 :  1
Vietnam

3 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Syria
2 :  1
Philippines

19 Mar 2025 - U23 WAFF Championship, Knockout stage

Syria
2 :  2
Lebanon
L W W W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

9 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Tajikistan
0 :  1
Syria

6 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Nepal
2 :  4
Syria

23 Jul 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Oman
0 :  2
Syria

17 Jul 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Kyrgyzstan
1 :  2
Syria

25 Mar 2025 - U23 WAFF Championship, Knockout stage

Bahrain
0 :  1
Syria

22 Mar 2025 - U23 WAFF Championship, Knockout stage

Jordan
1 :  0
Syria

Players List

Japan
Japan
Goalkeeper

R. Araki

Defender

S. Mori

R. Ichihara

T. Okabe

R. Umeki

Midfielder

Y. Yokoyama

R. Sato

Y. Ozeki

K. Ogura

Forward

H. Kume

B. Nwadik

Syria
Syria
A. Al-Arjah Goalkeeper

M. Sarraf

Defender

M. Ahmad

A. Faqa

Midfielder

A. Abdi

A. Dahhan

A. Kranbeh

K. Al Hajjah

Forward

M. Fadel

M. Nayef

H. Osman

Substitutes

Japan
Japan
Goalkeeper

M. Kobayashi

T. Hamasaki

Defender

K. Sekitomi

R. Umeki 77'

K. Koizumi

S. Nagano

K. Tsuchiya

Midfielder

S. Furuya

H. Kume 46'

Y. Shimamoto

Y. Ozeki 77'

T. Kawai

S. Ishibashi

Y. Yokoyama 71'

N. Ishiwatari

Forward

Y. Michiwaki

B. Nwadik 71'

Syria
Syria
Goalkeeper

A. Sweidan

M. Al-Khatib

Defender

O. Al-Jiroudi

M. Saraqbi

M. Fadel 70'

Midfielder

M. Hamo

A. Dahhan 88'

M. Abdullatif

M. Nayef 88'

A. Zakreet

A. Abdi 61'

Forward

S. Al-Mustafa

H. Osman 61'

M. Al-Omar

Live Commentary

90+3' but_1

Japan have extended their lead to 5-0 courtesy of a Yutaka Michiwaki penalty.

90+2' carton_jaune_1

Maksim Sarraf (Syria) has received a yellow card from Zaid Thamer Mohammed.

90'  

Throw-in for Japan in their own half.

89' coup_franc_1

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

88'  

Ball safe as Syria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

88' substitution_1

Jehad Al Hussien (Syria) is making a fifth substitution, with Mustafa Hamo replacing Anas Dahhan.

88' substitution_1

Jehad Al Hussien is making the team's fourth substitution at King Abdullah Sports City with Mustafa Abdullatif replacing Mahmoud Nayef.

87' but_1

Sena Ishibashi puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 4-0. That's a fine assist from Ryunosuke Sato.

85' coup_franc_1

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

84'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

83'  

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Syria's half?

82' corner_1

Corner awarded to Syria.

82' corner_1

Corner awarded to Syria.

82'  

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a Syria throw-in in Japan's half.

80'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

77' substitution_1

Yudai Shimamoto is replacing Yuto Ozeki for Japan at King Abdullah Sports City.

77' substitution_1

The home team have replaced Rei Umeki with Kanta Sekitomi. This is the fourth substitution made today by Go Oiwa.

75' but_1

Goal! Ryunosuke Sato extends Japan's lead to 3-0. Tariqkani Hayato Okabe instrumental with a fine assist.

73' coup_franc_1

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

72' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Japan in their own half.

71' substitution_1

The home team replace Brian Nwadik with Yutaka Michiwaki.

71' substitution_1

Go Oiwa is making the team's second substitution at King Abdullah Sports City with Sena Ishibashi replacing Yumeki Yokoyama.

70' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

70' substitution_1

Jehad Al Hussien (Syria) is making a third substitution, with Mohammed Saraqbi replacing Muhannad Fadel.

69' coup_franc_1

In Jeddah a free kick has been awarded the away team.

67'  

Zaid Thamer Mohammed awards the home team a throw-in.

66' but_1

Goal! Japan extend their lead to 2-0 through Ryunosuke Sato.

65' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Syria goal kick.

63' sifflet_1

Zaid Thamer Mohammed awards Syria a goal kick.

61' substitution_1

Abdallah Zakreet is replacing Aland Abdi for Syria at King Abdullah Sports City.

61' substitution_1

Samir Al-Mustafa is on a sub for Hozan Rawan Osman for Syria.

61'  

Throw-in high up the field for Japan in Jeddah.

61' corner_1

Japan have been awarded a corner by Zaid Thamer Mohammed.

57'  

Syria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

56' coup_franc_1

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

56'  

Throw-in Syria.

54' coup_franc_1

In Jeddah a free kick has been awarded the home team.

54'  

Throw-in for Japan in the half of Syria.

52'  

Zaid Thamer Mohammed awards the away team a throw-in.

51' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Japan at King Abdullah Sports City.

51' corner_1

Japan have been awarded a corner by Zaid Thamer Mohammed.

49' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Syria in their own half.

49' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Jeddah.

49' corner_1

Corner awarded to Japan.

48'  

Japan to take a throw-in in Syria territory.

47' coup_franc_1

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a free kick to Japan.

46' substitution_1

Japan make their first substitution with Shusuke Furuya replacing Haruta Kume.

45+4' coup_franc_1

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

45+3'  

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Syria's half?

45+1'  

Throw-in for Japan in their own half.

45' sifflet_1

The first-half is over.

45'  

Throw-in for Japan at King Abdullah Sports City.

45' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Syria in their own half.

44' sifflet_1

Syria have a goal kick.

43' sifflet_1

Zaid Thamer Mohammed awards Japan a goal kick.

43' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Syria in the half of Japan.

43' coup_franc_1

Free kick Syria.

42'  

Ball safe as Syria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

41'  

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a throw-in for Syria, close to Japan's area.

40' corner_1

Corner awarded to Syria.

39'  

Throw-in for Japan close to the penalty box.

36'  

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a Syria throw-in in Japan's half.

35' coup_franc_1

Free kick Syria.

35' sifflet_1

Syria have a goal kick.

34' coup_franc_1

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

30'  

Syria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

29' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Japan at King Abdullah Sports City.

28'  

Throw-in for Syria at King Abdullah Sports City.

28' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Jeddah.

26' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Syria goal kick.

24' coup_franc_1

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a free kick to Japan.

23'  

Syria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

21' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Syria at King Abdullah Sports City.

20' sifflet_1

Zaid Thamer Mohammed awards Japan a goal kick.

18' coup_franc_1

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

17'  

Ball safe as Syria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

16' sifflet_1

Syria have a goal kick.

14' coup_franc_1

In Jeddah a free kick has been awarded the away team.

13' corner_1

Japan have been awarded a corner by Zaid Thamer Mohammed.

12'  

Zaid Thamer Mohammed awards the away team a throw-in.

11'  

Throw-in Japan.

10' but_1

Goal! Yuto Ozeki gives Japan a 1-0 lead. Ryunosuke Sato with an assist there.

9'  

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Syria's half?

8'  

Japan to take a throw-in in Syria territory.

7'  

Throw-in for Syria in the half of Japan.

5'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

5' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Jeddah.

4'  

Zaid Thamer Mohammed signals a Syria throw-in in Japan's half.

3' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Syria goal kick.

2'  

Throw-in for Syria in their own half.

2' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Japan in the half of Syria.

1'  

Can Japan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Syria's half?

 

Japan scores 4.5 goals when playing at home and Syria scores 1.67 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Japan and Syria is 1.67.

 

Average number of goals in meetings between Japan and Syria is 3.

 

Japan scores 1.33 goals in a match against Syria and Syria scores 1.67 goals against Japan (on average).

 

In the last 3 meetings Japan won 1, Syria won 2, 0 draws.

 

Syria have lost just 1 of their last 3 games against Japan (in all competitions).

 

In AFC U23 Asian Cup, Syria has better performance than Japan.

 

When Japan is down 0-1 home, they win 100% of their matches.

 

When Syria leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.

 

When Japan leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting Syria won by 1 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was Syria.

 

Japan wins 66% of halftimes, Syria wins 44%.

 

Japan wins 1st half in 66% of their matches, Syria in 44% of their matches.

 

Syria have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

 

Japan have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches.

 

Syria have a winning streak of 7 matches.

 

Japan haven't lost in their last 8 games.

 

Japan have a winning streak of 3 matches.

Score and result Japan - Syria

The Japan - Syria match (Football - U23 AFC Championship) at 07/01/2026 06:30 is complete.

The Japan - Syria match result is as follows: 5-0.

Now that this U23 AFC Championship Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.