Japan vs Costa Rica Live Commentary, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Group A
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	5	1	4	7
2	Senegal	3	2	0	1	5	4	1	6
3	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	4	3	1	4
4	Qatar	3	0	0	3	1	7	-6	0
Group B
1	England	3	2	1	0	9	2	7	7
2	USA	3	1	2	0	2	1	1	5
3	Iran	3	1	0	2	4	7	-3	3
4	Wales	3	0	1	2	1	6	-5	1
Group C
1	Argentina	3	2	0	1	5	2	3	6
2	Poland	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
3	Mexico	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4
4	Saudi Arabia	3	1	0	2	3	5	-2	3
Group D
1	France	3	2	0	1	6	3	3	6
2	Australia	3	2	0	1	3	4	-1	6
3	Tunisia	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	4
4	Denmark	3	0	1	2	1	3	-2	1
Group E
1	Japan	3	2	0	1	4	3	1	6
2	Spain	3	1	1	1	9	3	6	4
3	Germany	3	1	1	1	6	5	1	4
4	Costa Rica	3	1	0	2	3	11	-8	3
Group F
1	Morocco	3	2	1	0	4	1	3	7
2	Croatia	3	1	2	0	4	1	3	5
3	Belgium	3	1	1	1	1	2	-1	4
4	Canada	3	0	0	3	2	7	-5	0
Group G
1	Brazil	3	2	0	1	3	1	2	6
2	Switzerland	3	2	0	1	4	3	1	6
3	Cameroon	3	1	1	1	4	4	0	4
4	Serbia	3	0	1	2	5	8	-3	1
Group H
1	Portugal	3	2	0	1	6	4	2	6
2	Korea Republic	3	1	1	1	4	4	0	4
3	Uruguay	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
4	Ghana	3	1	0	2	5	7	-2	3

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Goals For (Goals scored by a team)

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Total Points

What a turn of events!

Costa Rica 🇨🇷 who were thrashed 7-0 by Spain, have beaten Japan 🇯🇵 1-0 who defeated former champions Germany 🇩🇪

What a tournament. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/D2lBsnwVGY
— Mimi Fawaz (@MimosaFawaz) November 27, 2022

That would be all on this live commentary for this match. We have got three more games left. Stay tuned folks as we continue to keep you posted with the live content. We will be back shortly for the live commentary between Belgium and Morocco. Until then, take care and good bye!

Costa Rica's 1-0 narrow win today only makes the Group E more interesting as barring Germany all three teams are on three points. A Germany win later tonight can only increase the excitement.

🔎 | FOCUS

Keylor Navas v Japan:

🧤 3 saves
📥 2 saved shots from inside the box
🧼 1 clean sheet
👌 47 touches
👟 17/36 accurate passes
📈 7.5 Sofascore rating

Our highest-rated player of the match. 🌟#JPNCRC #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/PJQxyMFVSZ
— Sofascore (@SofascoreINT) November 27, 2022

Eventually, Costa Rica made them pay as Fuller capitalized with a wonderful left-footed shot from just outside the box. It is heartbreaking for the Japanese fans but their lack of quality in the final third came back to haunt them.

Costa Rica never looked in the races to score today given their defensive approach and it was all Japan who were on the offense. Despite creating many chances, the Blue Samarai struggled to convert any of them.

90+6' FULL TIME!! Costa Rica record an unexpected victory today.

90+5' Joel Campbell is subbed off. Daniel Chacon comes on.

90+3' Endo is yellow carded.

Additional time: 6 minutes

89' Celso Borges is subbed off. Youstin Salas comes on.

88' Chaos in the Costa Rican box as Mitoma passes the ball in the box and Japan struggle to convert it. Eventually, Navas collects it to calm the nerves.

87' The Blue Samarai look desperate for the equalizer now.

Keysher Fuller gives Costa Rica the lead over Japan with their first shot on target at the World Cup.👀 pic.twitter.com/Ro8HranXWF
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) November 27, 2022

84' Ko Itakura is cautioned for a foul on Bennette.

83' Yuki Soma is subbed off. Takumi Minamino comes on.

83' Tejeda makes the assist for the goal.

82' Japan were sloppy in clearing the ball and they have been made to pay.

81' GOAAAALLLL!! Against the run of play, Costa Rica find a goal as Fuller makes a wonderful left footed finish.

79' Japan bombarding with corners, getting closer to that first goal.

78' The current scorelines works in favour of Germany.

75' Soma had a wonderful chance to provide an opportunity to score but his cross was too powerful to capitalize upon.

71' It was a necessary foul from Calvo. This yellow suspends his availability for the game against Germany.

70' Calvo is shown a yellow for a foul on Ito just outside the box

70' Japan the likely team right now to find a goal. Costa Rica still playing the waiting game and relying on the counter.

66' Ritsu Doan is subbed off. Junya Ito comes on.

64' Anthony Contreras is subbed off. Jewison Bennette comes on.

64' Gerson Torres is subbed off. Brandon Aguilera comes on.

62' Miki Yamane is subbed off. Kaoru Mitoma comes on.

62' Borges is shown a yellow for the Endo foul.

61' Endo is fouled just outside the box. Free kick to Japan in a really good position.

56’ Soma makes a fine run from the left and cuts inside before taking a shot. The shot goes high but it was a good attempt from the Japanese.

⚠️ | QUICK STAT

Japan in the first half — 2 shots, 0 shots on target, 0.02 xG
Japan in the opening 5 minutes of the second half — 5 shots, 2 on target, 0.27 xG

That was quite a half-time team talk from Hajime Moriyasu. 😅#JPNCRC #Qatar2022 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/dt3PREJvjW
— Sofascore (@SofascoreINT) November 27, 2022

47' SAVE ! Navas is made to make the first save of the game as Morita takes a shot.

46' Yuto Nagatomo is subbed off. Hiroki Ito comes on.

46' Ayase Ueda is subbed off. Takuma Asano comes on

46' The second half is underway with Japan making two changes.

Neither Japan or Costa Rica had a shot inside the opposition box or a shot on target in the first half. 😬#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/OOP7UNIwBv
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 27, 2022

Costa Rica have themselves not looked threatening in the attack. The Blue Samarai will have to work on their off-the-ball movements if they are to breakthrough the South American defense. As for Costa Rica, they will have to show way more intent in the attack to earn three points today.

In all honesty, it was a dull half with neither team really able to have an impact in attack. With the way Costa Rica are setup, it is a difficult task for Japan to find space that frequently.

45+1' HALF TIME!! The first half comes to an end.

Additional time: 1 minute

44' Now it's Japan's Yamane who's shown the yellow for a late tackle on Joel Campbell.

41' Anthony Contreras is shown a yellow for a late tackle on Yoshida.

Costa Rica really growing into the game now. They've frustrated Japan and now they're starting to play their own football. Japan looking a bit low on ideas. Germany will be pleased with how this is going.
— Jack Pitt-Brooke (@JackPittBrooke) November 27, 2022

35' Campbell tries a shot from almost outside the box but it goes high above the goal.

31' Nothing working for Japan so far in the attack.

26' Calvo has been terrific at the back for Costa Rica, winning and intercepting the ball on mulitple occasions.

10 - Keylor Navas and Celso Borges have make their 10th World Cup appearances for Costa Rica, and they are the first players to hit that total for the nation. Veterans. pic.twitter.com/xh9byvjdOk
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 27, 2022

22' Joel Campbell has seen a lot of the ball so far for Costa Rica and has looked impressive. The Former Arsenal man will be key for the South American team to register a win.

18' Costa Rica are defending in numbers, making it very difficult for Japan to penetrate.

🎳

Japan fans have brought colour and a good sense of humour to the #FIFAWorldCup #BBCWorldCup #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/yXjjNvSfTp
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 27, 2022

13' Doan provides a lovely ball in the Costa Rican box. Unlucky for him, none of his teammates were positioned well to capitalize on it.

13' Fuller makes a run behind the Japanese defense but Gonda comes to collect it easily before him.

7' When out of possession, Costa Rice seem to have taken up the 5-4-1 formation.

6' Joel Campbell wins a free kick 30 yards outside the Japanese goal after making a fine run.

5' Both teams have started positively as it is poised to be an interesting affair.

1' Japan have started really well as they win their first corner almost immediately after kick off.

1' Costa Rica get us underway as they seek their first win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Both teams head out as we aren't far away from the kick off.

Japan and Costa Rica fans are out in force for a great atmosphere ahead of today's game 🙌

LIVE: https://t.co/R21UDmYVMT #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 | #JPN #LaSele pic.twitter.com/Aibzo6STUf
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) November 27, 2022

Japan should by no means underestimate Costa Rica today. They have got the players who can have a strong influence on the game but it will all come down to the intent and aggression required from the South American team.

Despite the win over Germany, Japan make five changes.

IN - Miki Yamane, Hidemasa Morita, Yuki Soma, Ayase Ueda and Ritsu Doan.

Still no start for Arsenal full-back Takehiro Tomiyasu, who is working his way back from a muscle injury.#JPN #FIFAWorldCup #COS pic.twitter.com/nufuh7UxEf
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) November 27, 2022

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes it to the bench despite fears that he will be not available to face Costa Rica. The Japanese right-back is still recovering from a muscle injury.

So, will Costa Rica attempt a shot against Japan? 🙃@midnite | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/AXPKFf7Oyd
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 27, 2022

All eyes will be on Japan after their emphatic comeback in their campaign opener against Germany. At the same time, Costa Rica will be looking to bounce back from their 7-0 defeat to Spain. Test of character for the South American team.

Substitutes available for Costa Rica: Patrick Sequeira, Esteban Alvarado, Ronald Matarrita, Juan Pablo Vargas, Carlos Martínez, Douglas López, Roan Wilson, Álvaro Zamora, Johan Venegas, Youstin Salas, Bryan Ruiz, Daniel Chacón, Brandon Aguilera, Anthony Hernández and Jewison Bennette.

Substitutes available for Japan: Eiji Kawashima, Daniel Schmidt, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Sakai, Hiroki Ito, Shogo Taniguchi, Kaoru Mitoma, Ao Tanaka, Gaku Shibasaki, Takefusa Kubo, Shuto Machino, Daizen Maeda, Takumi Minamino, Junya Ito and Takuma Asano.

Costa Rica (4-4-2): Keylor Navas (C), Kendall Waston, Oscar Duarte, Francisco Calvo, Bryan Ovideo, Keysher Fuller, Celso Borges, Yeltsin Tejeda, Gerson Torres, Joel Campbell, Anthony Contreras.

Japan (4-2-3-1): Shuichi Gonda, Miki Yamane, Ko Itakura, Maya Yoshida (C), Yuto Nagatomo, Hidemasa Morita, Wataru Endo, Yuki Soma, Daichi Kamada, Ritsu Doan, Ayase Ueda.

The line-ups are out for both teams. Let's have a look at them.

Japan have played Costa Rica four times before and the Samurai Blue are undefeated with three wins and a draw. 🤩🤩
In their last meeting back in 2018, Takumi Minamino and Junya Ito each scored, with an own goal tacked on in a 3-0 Japan victory. 🎌🎌
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— J.LEAGUE Official EN (@J_League_En) November 27, 2022

This is the third match to be played in Group E, coming live from the Ahmed bin Ali stadium. Later on, Germany face a tough challenge in beating the in-form Spain in the group's fourth fixture.

As we build up to the game, you can catch all the important stats and numbers you need to know ahead of this crucial encounter right here:

Japan vs Costa Rica Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 25 of FIFA World Cup 2022

Will Japan make it 2 wins out of 2 or will Costa Rica bounce back and take all 3 points? Team News, Line ups and live action coming your way soon.

Hello and Welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the Japan vs Costa Rica Group E FIFA World Cup encounter. Japan had a brilliant start to the World Cup by beating European powerhouses Germany 2-1 in a pulsating encounter. Costa Rica, on the other hand, were handed a thrashing by Spain and failed to create anything of note

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27 November, Sun 03:30 PM IST

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