Final
Japan defeats Germany in a historic way. Four goals to one on German territory.
The scores were from Junya Ito at 11, Aayse Ueda at 22, Takuma Asano at 90 and to close the win Ao Tanaka.
Germany's only goal was from Leroy Sané in the 19th.
91'
Gooool from Japan again, these 5 minutes are hell. Ao Tanaka scores the 4th goal of the night.
90'
This is a win, Japan scores 3-1 Takuma Asano scores the 3rd goal
82'
We enter the final stretch of the game, where Japan looks much better, Germany lost on the field.
76'
We are in a slowdown where the Japanese team looks much better, Germany only sees the ball pass.
70'
Ter Stegen saves his team again, Japan is giving him a dance about how to play football.
61'
The Germans continue attacking without success, where the Japanese team is much better in defense.
54'
Once again Ter Stegen saves Germany, the Japanese much better at the top.
Half Time
Sane misses the tie, he almost scored the goal that was going to be his double. We are already in compensation time and we are going to rest.
40'
Germany was saved from 3, Ueda Ayase defined in a bad way and Japan came close to defining the game.
30'
Wirtz misses a clear chance that could have been 2-2. But Germany reacts and Japan keeps trying.
22'
Goal from Japan, a series of passes in the area, Japan walking and winning it. Ueda Ayase at 22 makes it 1-2.
20'
Goal from Germany, Leroy Sane scores the tie, great collective play and finishes perfectly.
11'
Goool from Japan, Ito makes the first of the afternoon. Great play that Ter Stegen can't stop, they won the game against Rudiger.
9'
First minutes of the game, where Germany is behind defending, where Japan is better on offense.
0'
Start the match
Protocol
The anthems are heard, then the game starts.
Minutes from starting
Minutes before this international friendly begins, the players leave the field to go to the locker room and this cross-over of teams begins.
Japan Lineup
Osako Keisuke, Sugawara Yukinari, Itakura Kou, Morita Hidemasa, Endo Wataru, Mitoma Kaoru, Kamada Daichi, Ueda Ayase, Ito Junya, Tomiyasu Takehiro and Ito Hiroki.
Germany Lineup
Ter Stegen, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Josua Kimmich, Kai Havertz, Florian Wirtz, Serge Gnabry, Niklas Sule, Leroy Sane, Gundogan and Emre Can.
They are already warming up
Both teams are already doing stretching exercises prior to the start of the game between Germany and Japan.
Warming-up 🔥 #DFBTeam #GERJPN 📸: Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/RuOayaY3gY
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) September 9, 2023
Last confrontation
Japan and Germany faced each other in the last Qatar 2022 World Cup, where the Germans started winning with a goal from Gundogan, but the Japanese's strength showed a great surprise in the history of the World Cup. Where they won 1-2.
They have arrived
The two teams have already arrived at the venue, just minutes before they go out to warm up, after the actions begin in this match between Germany vs Japan.
Evening lads! Time to get to work 💼#DFBTeam #GERJPN 📸: Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/E6p27ZJQH9
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) September 9, 2023
The fans arrived
The fans of both teams have already arrived at the Volkswagen-Arena Stadium, looking out for their team and just minutes away from warming up.
Costumes
Everything is ready for the players of both teams to arrive, the dressing rooms are already complete with all the players' accessories.
We came back!
We are back for the minute by minute match between Germany and Japan. Soon we will share the confirmed rosters, as well as relevant data on the confrontation between these two teams.
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In a few moments we will share with you the Germany vs Japan in Friendly Match Live starting rosters, as well as the latest information from the Volkswagen Stadium. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's minute-by-minute online coverage
How to watch Germany vs Japan Live Stream on TV and Online?
USA Date: Saturday September 9
USA Time: 2:45 PM ET
USA TV channel (English): Fox Sports
USA TV channel (Spanish): In VIX+.
USA Internet Commentary: VAVEL
Date, time, TV Channel and Live Streamings for Germany vs Japan: match for the in Friendly Match?
This is the start time of the game Germany vs Japan: of Saturday September 9, 2023. In several countries:
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TV channel and live transmissions |
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Argentina |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Bolivia |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Brazil |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Chile |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Colombia |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Ecuador |
Saturday September 9 |
12:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Spain |
Saturday September 9 |
17:45 hours |
has no transmission |
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Canada |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In DANZ. |
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USA |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Fox Sports. |
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Mexico |
Saturday September 9 |
12:45 hours |
has no transmission |
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Paraguay |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Peru |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Uruguay |
Saturday September 9 |
14:45 hours |
In Star. |
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Venezuela |
Saturday September 9 |
13:45 hours |
In Star. |
Players to watch
Takefusa Kubo is an element to follow for Japan with 3 goals, 4 goals and 1 assist with Real Sociedad. On the German side will be Kai Havertz, Arsenal's German winger, who has not scored a goal in 4 games yet, with more than 85 minutes played.
Germany's squad
Hansi Flick called people with experience and more youth. With names like Marc-André Ter Stegen, Emre Can, Kimmich, Rudiger, Kai Havertz, Gundogan, Sane and Brandt. Here is the full call.
The German jewel is ruled out
Jamal Musiala will not be available for this game against Japan, where he has suffered a back injury that will keep him out for a few weeks, leaving him without activity against Japan and France. Also, with Bayern. Musiala will return to his club where he will seek to begin his rehabilitation process.
Hansi Flick left the following words at the conference.
"Jamal Musiala will not be available for Hansi Flick in the two friendlies against Japan and France due to back problems, so he will not arrive at the team hotel today as planned."
How does Japan get there?
The Japanese have just won against Peru by 4 goals to 1, where they showed great football. Against El Salvador they still won 6 goals to 0 where it was a great display. After this game they will play against Turkey, Canada and Tunisia as a way of preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Until November they will play their first qualifying match and next year they will prepare for the Asian Cup.
How does Germany arrive?
The Germans have just lost their last friendly by 2 goals to 0, against Poland they still lost 1 to 0. The closest draw was against Ukraine by 3 goals to 0.
Germany will face France, the United States and Mexico, current hosts of the World Cup in 2026, in upcoming games. They will close the year facing Austria.
Big shock would happen in a few days
France will face the host of the next Euro, Germany in a friendly game on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. CDMX and 3:00 p.m. USA. The Germans, as they are already qualified, are looking for international friendlies, now it is Japan, but for a few days a duel that could be a World Cup game. The French have just won against Ireland by 2 goals to 0.
Where is it played?
The Volkswagen-Arena will be the venue for this international friendly between Japan and Germany, the current home of the Germans and home of Wolfsburg. With a capacity for 30 thousand spectators, more than 20 years old.
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