Match Report
Japan U20 won 3-0 against New Zealand U20 in the World Cup U20, Group Stage. Before the match, New Zealand U20 were 4th in the World Cup U20 table with Japan U20 in 1st. Their only previous encounter (since 2025) was won by Japan U20. Japan U20 scored through Kosei Ogura (21'), Jayden Smith (64' og), Hisatsugu Ishii (82'). Match stats: possession 55%-45%, shots 8-17, on target 2-9, corners 1-9. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
This fixture in the World Cup U20 pits New Zealand U20 against Japan U20 at Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander.
Points-wise it is 3 for New Zealand U20 (4th) and 9 for Japan U20 (1st).
0 of their 1 previous meeting since 2025 finished level, while New Zealand U20 claimed 0 and Japan U20 1.
The match finished 0-3, with Japan U20 taking the points.
Goal scorers
Japan U20: Kosei Ogura (21'), Jayden Smith (64'), Hisatsugu Ishii (82')
Key stats
Possession: New Zealand U20 55% · Japan U20 45% · Total shots: 8-17 · On target: 2-9 · Corners: 1-9