Match Report
The table read 2nd (Japan, 6 pts) against 4th (Vietnam, 0 pts), 6 points apart. Vietnam had been under-performing their position — 22nd on five-round form against 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.67/1.67 for Japan and 1.33/2.67 for Vietnam (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
Japan arrived on a run of ten straight wins, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 15/15 points for Japan, 3/15 for Vietnam.
The match was played at Al Thumama Stadium in Al Thumama (capacity 40,000). Japan led 3-2 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 4-2 full-time score.




