GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! WHAT A BELTER FROM UEDA!!! 2-0 TO JAPAN!!! The Japan centre-forward picks up a short pass from Itakura before heading towards goal. Talbi opts to fall back, allowing Ueda to strike a sensational strike, through the legs of Talbi, and into the bottom-left corner! Surely, that is game over?!
29′
Tunisia come forward through Abdi on the left flank, as the defender skims the Japanese defender before over hitting the final pass! Hannibal was not happy with Abdi’s distribution there!
27′
The hydration break is over, and play has resumed in Mexico! Japan’s expected goals value (xG) of 1.24 is already their second highest ever for the first half of a World Cup match (1.74 vs. Colombia in 2018).
24′
The referee has paused play for a hydration break! As it stands, the Opta predictor currently favours Japan as overwhelming favourites to win this game with an 86% chance.
21′
So far, Tunisia have created one opportunity, whereas Japan have registered four shots with one on target. It’s been one-way traffic at Estadio Monterrey!
