Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Belgium vs Japan

Belgium vs Japan ended 3-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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World Cup 2018-07-02 18:00 Rostov Arena 8th Finals
Full Time
Belgium

Belgium

J. Vertonghen69'
M. Fellaini74'
N. Chadli90+4'
3 - 2
Final score
Japan

Japan

48'G. Haraguchi
52'T. Inui
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MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Belgium beat Japan 3-2.

Goals: G. Haraguchi (Japan, 48'), T. Inui (Japan, 52'), J. Vertonghen (Belgium, 69'), M. Fellaini (Belgium, 74'), N. Chadli (Belgium, 90+4').

Belgium had 57% possession to Japan's 43%, with 24.00 shots to 11.00.

E. Hazard (Belgium) was the standout performer, rated 8.5.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

40'
Gaku ShibasakiYellow Card
Japan
48'
G. HaraguchiG. Shibasaki
Japan
52'
T. InuiS. Kagawa
Japan
65'
Out: D. MertensIn: M. Fellaini
Belgium
65'
Out: Y. CarrascoIn: N. Chadli
Belgium
69'
J. VertonghenNormal Goal
Belgium
74'
M. FellainiE. Hazard
Belgium
81'
Out: G. HaraguchiIn: K. Honda
Japan
81'
Out: G. ShibasakiIn: H. Yamaguchi
Japan
90+4'
N. ChadliT. Meunier
Belgium
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Belgium
Statistic
Japan
57%
Possession
43%
24
Total Shots
11
8
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
4
7
Blocked Shots
3
14
Shots Inside Box
7
10
Shots Outside Box
4
10
Corners
6
1
Offsides
1
13
Fouls
9
0
Yellow Cards
1
595
Total Passes
450
515
Accurate Passes
366
3
Goalkeeper Saves
5
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
E. Hazard
Belgium

E. Hazard

Rating 8.5 · 0 goals · 1 assists · 1 shots on target

2
Belgium

N. Chadli

Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

3
Belgium

T. Meunier

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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Belgium vs Japan match analysis

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