Match story
- Japan fired more attempts (15 vs 8 shots).
- Iraq was more accurate in front of goal (38% on target vs 13%).
- Japan held more of the ball (72% possession).
Iraq defeated Japan 2-1 in the Asian Cup. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 2 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at Education City Stadium in Ar-Rayyan. Khalid Al Turais officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Iraq vs Japan meeting in Asian Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Iraq and Japan. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Asian CupRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Iraq defeated Japan 2-1 in the Asian Cup. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 2 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at Education City Stadium in Ar-Rayyan. Khalid Al Turais officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Iraq vs Japan meeting in Asian Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Iraq and Japan. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Asian CupRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
The 20-year-old is valued around £7million by Betis. He made his debut for Spain U21s a year ago and has scored three goals in five games for his country at that level.
With Juventus' negotiations for Emiliano Martinez reigniting, Aston Villa are reportedly pursuing the signing of Japanese goalie Zion Suzuki following his failed move to PSG. Emiliano Martinez‘s future at Aston Villa has been one of the central storylines of the summer transfer window. Now, with Juventus reportedly making a strong push for his signature, the Villans are set to secure Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as his replacement after the keeper’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed. As reported by The Athletic‘s David Ornstein, Juventus have submitted a formal bid for “Dibu” Martinez worth 7 million euros up front plus 3 million euros in team performance incentives ($7.7M + $3.3M USD). The total package approaches the guaranteed 10 million euro fee ($11M USD) Aston Villa have been seeking to let the Argentine international depart. Juventus initially registered interest in the 33-year-old shot-stopper before the 2026 World Cup, but negotiations stalled in early August when the Italian side deemed Villa’s 10 million euro asking price too steep. However, talks have reignited two weeks later, with personal terms between Martinez and the Serie A club not expected to pose any obstacle. With Martinez edging toward the exit, Aston Villa shifted their primary focus to completing a deal for Zion Suzuki. The Japanese goalkeeper was in advanced negotiations with PSG before talks with Parma broke down, clearing the path for Aston Villa to swoop in. Zion Suzuki of Japan makes a save during the 2026 World Cup clash against Brazil. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images) According to The Athletic, Aston Villa and Parma reached a full agreement on Sunday for Suzuki’s transfer. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, who delivered a standout performance at the 2026 World Cup, is set to join the Premier League club for an initial fee of 30 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons ($33M + $5.5M USD), signing a five-year deal through 2031. Why did Suzuki’s deal with PSG collapse? At just 23 years old, Suzuki emerged as a key reason Parma avoided relegation from Serie A before carrying that form to the 2026 World Cup with Japan. His international displays caught the eye of top European clubs, with PSG aggressively pursuing his signature to the point of nearly finalizing a transfer. Following their UEFA Super Cup victory, PSG were actively working to close multiple summer deals, including Ferran Torres, Mika Godts, and Suzuki. However, on Saturday, a chartered plane sent to Parma returned empty after the French champions abruptly decided to pull out of the deal. According to L’Equipe, Suzuki’s agency presented last-minute demands, including a 5 million euro commission fee, a contractual guarantee that he would become the team’s starting goalkeeper by 2027, and an option for an exclusive loan move to a Champions League club. While PSG agreed to certain terms, they balked at submitting to the agents’ escalating pressure, causing the entire transaction to implode despite a prior club-to-club agreement with Parma.
Japanese International goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has been linked with a move away from Parma this summer. He has done quite well for the Italian club, and he also impressed during the World Cup with his country. Suzuki is highly rated across Europe, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for most teams. Aston […] The post Aston Villa make €30m offer for highly-rated 23-year-old as major transfer takes shape appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is set to fly into England this afternoon as he moves closer to joining Aston Villa. The post Star Set For Afternoon Flight To Seal Aston Villa Move, Plane Identified appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Juventus are hopeful of signing Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa despite doubts over a finger injury, with the Serie A club prepared to make an initial offer of about £6million pounds.
Until recently, Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki seemed very likely to leave Parma for Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but the Ligue 1 champions eventually gave up on their pursuit. Now, according to Talksport, Aston Villa are working to sign the 23-year-old, while reports in Italy suggest this development has rekindled the hope of Juventus signing […] The post Aston Villa move for Zion Suzuki amid Martinez uncertainty appeared first on SoccerNews.
After glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, the new season could be Korean-free for first time since 2005It has been a cruel summer for South Korea. The national team crashed and burned at the World Cup, the police are investigating the football association, reports have emerged about bribes paid to foreign referees in 2011 and 2012 and there is a real prospect of the English Premier League being Korean-free for the first time since 2005.That was when Park Ji-sung signed for Manchester United, to start a love affair between the Land of the Morning Calm and England’s top tier that has continued ever since. Park won four titles and his mantle was taken over in 2015 by Son Heung-min at Spurs. Continue reading...
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
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The 20-year-old is valued around £7million by Betis. He made his debut for Spain U21s a year ago and has scored three goals in five games for his country at that level.
With Juventus' negotiations for Emiliano Martinez reigniting, Aston Villa are reportedly pursuing the signing of Japanese goalie Zion Suzuki following his failed move to PSG. Emiliano Martinez‘s future at Aston Villa has been one of the central storylines of the summer transfer window. Now, with Juventus reportedly making a strong push for his signature, the Villans are set to secure Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as his replacement after the keeper’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed. As reported by The Athletic‘s David Ornstein, Juventus have submitted a formal bid for “Dibu” Martinez worth 7 million euros up front plus 3 million euros in team performance incentives ($7.7M + $3.3M USD). The total package approaches the guaranteed 10 million euro fee ($11M USD) Aston Villa have been seeking to let the Argentine international depart. Juventus initially registered interest in the 33-year-old shot-stopper before the 2026 World Cup, but negotiations stalled in early August when the Italian side deemed Villa’s 10 million euro asking price too steep. However, talks have reignited two weeks later, with personal terms between Martinez and the Serie A club not expected to pose any obstacle. With Martinez edging toward the exit, Aston Villa shifted their primary focus to completing a deal for Zion Suzuki. The Japanese goalkeeper was in advanced negotiations with PSG before talks with Parma broke down, clearing the path for Aston Villa to swoop in. Zion Suzuki of Japan makes a save during the 2026 World Cup clash against Brazil. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images) According to The Athletic, Aston Villa and Parma reached a full agreement on Sunday for Suzuki’s transfer. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, who delivered a standout performance at the 2026 World Cup, is set to join the Premier League club for an initial fee of 30 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons ($33M + $5.5M USD), signing a five-year deal through 2031. Why did Suzuki’s deal with PSG collapse? At just 23 years old, Suzuki emerged as a key reason Parma avoided relegation from Serie A before carrying that form to the 2026 World Cup with Japan. His international displays caught the eye of top European clubs, with PSG aggressively pursuing his signature to the point of nearly finalizing a transfer. Following their UEFA Super Cup victory, PSG were actively working to close multiple summer deals, including Ferran Torres, Mika Godts, and Suzuki. However, on Saturday, a chartered plane sent to Parma returned empty after the French champions abruptly decided to pull out of the deal. According to L’Equipe, Suzuki’s agency presented last-minute demands, including a 5 million euro commission fee, a contractual guarantee that he would become the team’s starting goalkeeper by 2027, and an option for an exclusive loan move to a Champions League club. While PSG agreed to certain terms, they balked at submitting to the agents’ escalating pressure, causing the entire transaction to implode despite a prior club-to-club agreement with Parma.
Japanese International goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has been linked with a move away from Parma this summer. He has done quite well for the Italian club, and he also impressed during the World Cup with his country. Suzuki is highly rated across Europe, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for most teams. Aston […] The post Aston Villa make €30m offer for highly-rated 23-year-old as major transfer takes shape appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is set to fly into England this afternoon as he moves closer to joining Aston Villa. The post Star Set For Afternoon Flight To Seal Aston Villa Move, Plane Identified appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Juventus are hopeful of signing Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa despite doubts over a finger injury, with the Serie A club prepared to make an initial offer of about £6million pounds.
Until recently, Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki seemed very likely to leave Parma for Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but the Ligue 1 champions eventually gave up on their pursuit. Now, according to Talksport, Aston Villa are working to sign the 23-year-old, while reports in Italy suggest this development has rekindled the hope of Juventus signing […] The post Aston Villa move for Zion Suzuki amid Martinez uncertainty appeared first on SoccerNews.
After glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, the new season could be Korean-free for first time since 2005It has been a cruel summer for South Korea. The national team crashed and burned at the World Cup, the police are investigating the football association, reports have emerged about bribes paid to foreign referees in 2011 and 2012 and there is a real prospect of the English Premier League being Korean-free for the first time since 2005.That was when Park Ji-sung signed for Manchester United, to start a love affair between the Land of the Morning Calm and England’s top tier that has continued ever since. Park won four titles and his mantle was taken over in 2015 by Son Heung-min at Spurs. Continue reading...
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Tap a headline to view metadata and excerpt fields in Sportra, then use the article website button to continue on the original publisher page.
