Match Report
Japan U23 claimed a 1-0 victory over South Africa U23 in the Olympic Games (Group Stage). Before the match, Japan U23 were 1st in the Olympic Games table with South Africa U23 in 4th. Their only previous encounter (since 2021) was won by Japan U23. Japan U23's goals came from Takefusa Kubo (71'). Match stats: possession 55%-45%, shots 12-4, on target 7-1, corners 6-1. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
Japan U23 meet South Africa U23 at Ajinomoto Stadium in the Olympic Games.
Japan U23 occupy 1st place with 9 points. South Africa U23, for their part, hold 4th with 0.
Japan U23 hold 1 win in this fixture since 2021, against 0 for South Africa U23, with 0 draws in 1 meeting.
The match finished 1-0, with Japan U23 taking the points.
Goal scorers
Japan U23: Takefusa Kubo (71')
Key stats
Possession: Japan U23 55% · South Africa U23 45% · Total shots: 12-4 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 6-1