Match Report
The table read 3rd (Argentina U23, 4 pts) against 4th (Australia U23, 3 pts), 1 points apart. Australia U23's recent output lagged their position: 12th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.67/1 for Argentina U23 and 0.67/1 for Australia U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.42.
Argentina U23 had won four straight, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Three consecutive defeats weighed on Australia U23. The five-game form split read 13/15 points for Argentina U23 against 3/15 for Australia U23.
The match was played at Sapporo Dome (capacity 17,957). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Australia U23 led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.
Goal scorers
Australia U23: Lachlan Wales (14'), Marco Tilio (80')
Key stats
Possession: Argentina U23 56% · Australia U23 44% · Total shots: 15-13 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 6-1