Japan vs Saudi Arabia match report
Japan vs Saudi Arabia ended in a 2-1 win for Japan in World Cup - Qualification Asia, 3rd Round - 5. The match was played on Tuesday, 15 November 2016 at Saitama Stadium. At half-time it was Japan leading 1-0.
Recent form of both teams
Japan collected 3 wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding 4 goals. Most recent result: Australia and Japan drew 1-1 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).
Saudi Arabia picked up 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 4 goals. Most recent result: Saudi Arabia beat United Arab Emirates 3-0 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).
Japan vs Saudi Arabia head-to-head
Our database has no previous official meetings between Japan and Saudi Arabia in the period we cover.
Venue and officials
The match was played at Saitama Stadium.
The referee was Muhammad Taqi.
TV channel and commentator
World Cup - Qualification Asia matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.
Next matches for both teams
Japan play their next match against United Arab Emirates on Thursday 23 March in World Cup - Qualification Asia.
Saudi Arabia play their next match against Thailand on Thursday 23 March in World Cup - Qualification Asia.
This report updates automatically from the official match data.
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