Match Analysis: Colombia vs Japan
Colombia vs Japan ended 1-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Japan beat Colombia 2-1.
Goals: S. Kagawa (Japan, 6'), J. Quintero (Colombia, 39'), Y. Ōsako (Japan, 73').
Colombia had 38% possession to Japan's 62%, with 8.00 shots to 14.00.
Y. Osako (Japan) was the standout performer, rated 8.2.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Carlos SánchezRed Card
ColombiaS. KagawaPenalty
JapanOut: J. CuadradoIn: W. Barrios
ColombiaJ. QuinteroNormal Goal
ColombiaOut: J. QuinteroIn: J. Rodríguez
ColombiaWílmar BarriosYellow Card
ColombiaOut: J. IzquierdoIn: C. Bacca
ColombiaOut: S. KagawaIn: K. Honda
JapanY. ŌsakoK. Honda
JapanOut: G. ShibasakiIn: H. Yamaguchi
JapanOut: Y. ŌsakoIn: S. Okazaki
JapanJames RodríguezYellow Card
ColombiaEiji KawashimaYellow Card
JapanTEAM DATA
Match statistics
ColombiaStatistic
Japan

38%
Possession
62%
8
Total Shots
14
3
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Blocked Shots
3
5
Shots Inside Box
12
3
Shots Outside Box
2
3
Corners
6
2
Offsides
1
15
Fouls
9
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
376
Total Passes
595
289
Accurate Passes
516
4
Goalkeeper Saves
2
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes

Colombia
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: J. Pekerman
Starting XI
- 1D. OspinaG
- 3O. MurilloD
- 4S. AriasD
- 6C. SánchezM
- 9R. FalcaoF
- 11J. CuadradoM
- 16J. LermaM
- 17J. MojicaD
- 20J. QuinteroM
- 21J. IzquierdoM
- 23D. SánchezD
Substitutes (12)
- 2C. ZapataD
- 5W. BarriosM
- 7C. BaccaF
- 8A. AguilarM
- 10J. RodríguezM
- 12C. VargasG
- 13Y. MinaD
- 14L. MurielF
- 15M. UribeM
- 18F. DíazD
- 19M. BorjaF
- 22J. CuadradoG

Japan
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: A. Nishino
Starting XI
- 1E. KawashimaG
- 3G. ShojiD
- 5Y. NagatomoD
- 7G. ShibasakiM
- 8G. HaraguchiM
- 10S. KagawaM
- 14T. InuiM
- 15Y. ŌsakoF
- 17M. HasebeM
- 19H. SakaiD
- 22M. YoshidaD
Substitutes (12)
- 2N. UedaD
- 4K. HondaM
- 6W. EndoD
- 9S. OkazakiF
- 11T. UsamiM
- 12M. HigashiguchiG
- 13Y. MutoF
- 16H. YamaguchiM
- 18R. OshimaM
- 20T. MakinoD
- 21G. SakaiD
- 23K. NakamuraG
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player

Japan
Y. Osako
Rating 8.2 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 3 shots on target
2

Colombia
J. Quintero
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3

Japan
S. Kagawa
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4

Japan
Keisuke Honda
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT
5

Colombia
D. Ospina
Rating 6.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6

Japan
G. Shibasaki
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
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FINAL RESULT
Colombia vs Japan match analysis
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