Match story
- Japan fired more attempts (21 vs 7 shots).
- Japan was more accurate in front of goal (62% on target vs 0%).
- Japan held more of the ball (67% possession).
Japan defeated Syria 5-0 in the World Cup - Qualification Asia. The fixture is part of the 2nd Round - Group B - 6 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Hiroshima Big Arch in Hiroshima. Ahmed Al Alili officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Japan vs Syria meeting in World Cup - Qualification Asia 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 Japan and Syria. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification AsiaRecorded meetings: 5 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Japan defeated Syria 5-0 in the World Cup - Qualification Asia. The fixture is part of the 2nd Round - Group B - 6 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Hiroshima Big Arch in Hiroshima. Ahmed Al Alili officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Japan vs Syria meeting in World Cup - Qualification Asia 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 Japan and Syria. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification AsiaRecorded meetings: 5 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Leeds United new boy Nico Elvedi has now been replaced by Borussia Monchengladbach, who have signed Ko Itakura. The post Borussia Monchengladbach Sign Replacement For Nico Elvedi appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Aston Villa have welcomed Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki to Villa Park on Wednesday. Japan goalkeeper Suzuki told VillaTV that he aims to "make some history at this great club", while Italian defender Ruggeri said he had "no doubts" about joining Unai Emery's side. Left-back Ruggeri, who spent last season with Atletico Madrid, said he was "really impressed by the project of this team".
He is replacing a World Cup winner and is his country’s first Premier League keeper, but Villa’s new signing has already dealt with harder challengesIn November 2001, the first Japanese goalkeeper to play English league football conceded a goal within the first minute of his debut. Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi may have struggled for second-tier Portsmouth, conceding 21 times in his 12 league games after being spotted by the then director of football, Harry Redknapp, but he also produced some world-class saves and had glowing things to say about the Royal Mail.Replaced by a 42-year-old Dave Beasant, Kawaguchi nevertheless remains a cult hero on the south coast, as a standing ovation in his final game demonstrated. Despite going on to play 116 times for Japan, he never made the jump to the Premier League. Now though, finally, Japan has a No 1 in the top flight. Continue reading...
Celtic have shown concrete interest in signing Southampton right-back Yukinari Sugawara, but face competition for him. The post ‘Concrete Interest’ – Celtic Eyeing Southampton Man, Face Competition appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Aston Villa have confirmed the permanent signings of Atletico Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri and Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Ruggeri, who lifted the 2023-24 Europa League title with Atalanta, only joined Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal in July 2025. The 24-year-old made 47 appearances and provided seven assists in all competitions last season, as the La Liga outfit reached the Champions League semi-finals and recorded a fourth-place league finish.
BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton thinks Kieran McKenna's decision to leave Ipswich after winning promotion underlines the difficulty of staying in the Premier League. If they are playing counter-attack, I don't think there are many better players than him with his pace in behind.
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Leeds United new boy Nico Elvedi has now been replaced by Borussia Monchengladbach, who have signed Ko Itakura. The post Borussia Monchengladbach Sign Replacement For Nico Elvedi appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Aston Villa have welcomed Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki to Villa Park on Wednesday. Japan goalkeeper Suzuki told VillaTV that he aims to "make some history at this great club", while Italian defender Ruggeri said he had "no doubts" about joining Unai Emery's side. Left-back Ruggeri, who spent last season with Atletico Madrid, said he was "really impressed by the project of this team".
He is replacing a World Cup winner and is his country’s first Premier League keeper, but Villa’s new signing has already dealt with harder challengesIn November 2001, the first Japanese goalkeeper to play English league football conceded a goal within the first minute of his debut. Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi may have struggled for second-tier Portsmouth, conceding 21 times in his 12 league games after being spotted by the then director of football, Harry Redknapp, but he also produced some world-class saves and had glowing things to say about the Royal Mail.Replaced by a 42-year-old Dave Beasant, Kawaguchi nevertheless remains a cult hero on the south coast, as a standing ovation in his final game demonstrated. Despite going on to play 116 times for Japan, he never made the jump to the Premier League. Now though, finally, Japan has a No 1 in the top flight. Continue reading...
Celtic have shown concrete interest in signing Southampton right-back Yukinari Sugawara, but face competition for him. The post ‘Concrete Interest’ – Celtic Eyeing Southampton Man, Face Competition appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Aston Villa have confirmed the permanent signings of Atletico Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri and Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Ruggeri, who lifted the 2023-24 Europa League title with Atalanta, only joined Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal in July 2025. The 24-year-old made 47 appearances and provided seven assists in all competitions last season, as the La Liga outfit reached the Champions League semi-finals and recorded a fourth-place league finish.
BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton thinks Kieran McKenna's decision to leave Ipswich after winning promotion underlines the difficulty of staying in the Premier League. If they are playing counter-attack, I don't think there are many better players than him with his pace in behind.
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