In the derby match of the eighth round of Asian qualifications for the World Cup, the Japan national football team defeated the national team of Saudi Arabia today – 2 : 0.
The Japan inflicted the first defeat on Arabia and these qualifications without major problems, with a routine game.
The hosts took the lead in the 32nd minute when Minamino managed to shake Al Always’s net.
Junja Ito shone. He broke the defense of the guests and it was only a question of when the “samurai” would solve the question of the winner.
They managed to do that in the 50th minute. Nagatomo passed the ball to Itu, and he put an end to the match with a great shot from 15 meters.
