Match Summary
Japan U20 defeated New Zealand U20 3:0. The match was played in World Cup - U20 2025. Goals were scored by K. Ogura 21′, J. Smith 64′ (o.g.), H. Ishii 82′. 3 yellow cards were shown. New Zealand U20 had 55% possession while Japan U20 held 45%. New Zealand U20 had 8 shots (2 on target) compared to 17 (9 on target) for Japan U20. New Zealand U20 made 5 substitutions, Japan U20 made 5. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Finn McKenlay 37′), Goal confirmed (Jayden Smith 66′).
Match Events
Key match events between New Zealand U20 and Japan U20 — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Y. Yokoyama
Own Goal
assist: R. Takaoka
Match Statistics
New Zealand U20 had 55% possession against Japan U20's 45%. New Zealand U20 registered 8 shots (2 on target) while Japan U20 managed 17 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 1–9. Fouls committed: 7–11.
Recent Form
In their last 3 matches, New Zealand U20 have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Japan U20 show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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API data: 15 Mar 2026