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Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (Al-Rayyan Stadium) (Umm al-Afā'ī)17 January 2011 at 13:15
05
Away

Japan

Match Events

Saudi Arabia
Japan
Kick Off
8′
S. Okazaki
13′
S. Okazaki

assist: S. Kagawa

19′
R. Maeda

assist: Y. Nagatomo

Abdoh AutefManaf Aboshgair
28′
Half Time
Naif HazaziMotaz Al Musa
46′
46′
A. UchidaM. Inoha
51′
R. Maeda

assist: M. Inoha

63′
M. YoshidaD. Iwamasa
80′
S. Okazaki

assist: R. Maeda

82′
Y. EndōT. Honda
Full Time

Lineups

Midfield Control

Saudi Arabia field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Japan's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Age & Experience

The average age of Saudi Arabia's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Japan average 38.0 (youngest: M. Yoshida (37), oldest: Y. Nagatomo (39)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Saudi ArabiaPosition StrengthJapan
Saudi Arabia
1MidfielderWaleed Abdullah
3MidfielderOsama Hawsawi
7MidfielderKamil Al Mousa
5MidfielderOsama Al Harbi
2MidfielderAbdullah Shuhail
10MidfielderMohammad Al Shalhoub
17MidfielderTaisir Al Jassim
15MidfielderAbdoh Autef
6MidfielderAhmed Ateef
20MidfielderYasser Al Qahtani
9MidfielderNaif Hazazi
Japan
21MidfielderS. Nishikawa
4MidfielderY. Konno
6MidfielderA. Uchida
22MidfielderM. Yoshida
5MidfielderY. Nagatomo
7MidfielderY. Endō
17MidfielderM. Hasebe
16MidfielderY. Kashiwagi
9MidfielderS. Okazaki
11MidfielderR. Maeda
10MidfielderS. Kagawa

Match Summary

Japan defeated Saudi Arabia 5:0. The match was played in Asian Cup 2011. Goals were scored by S. Okazaki 8′, S. Okazaki 13′, R. Maeda 19′, R. Maeda 51′, S. Okazaki 80′. Saudi Arabia made 2 substitutions, Japan made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Saudi Arabia vs Japan Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Saudi Arabia
2
wins
Drawn
1
Japan
4
wins
Total goals
10 · 1.4/match
Both scored
1/7 · 14%
Over 2.5
1/7 · 14%

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026