Match Report
The table read 1st (Ukraine U23, 12 pts) against 3rd (Japan U19, 6 pts), 6 points apart. Per game in the league, Ukraine U23 were scoring 2.75 and conceding 0.25, Japan U19 2.25 and 1.75, against a competition average of 1.53 goals per team per game.
Ukraine U23 came in having won three on the spin. The last-five ledger: Ukraine U23 12/15, Japan U19 6/15.
The venue was Stade de Lattre de Tassigny, with room for 3,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Ukraine U23 led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Ukraine U23: V. Veleten (55'), V. Veleten (42') · Japan U19: K. Shiogai (81')
Key stats
Possession: Ukraine U23 59% · Japan U19 41% · Total shots: 18-8 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 3-5