Japan 2-1 New Zealand
Updated
Japan won: Japan 2-1 New Zealand in the International Friendlies on Mon, 5 Oct 2026 at MUFG Stadium, Tōkyō (Tokyo). Japan goals: Ayase Ueda 28', Ritsu Doan 71'. New Zealand goals: Benjamin Old 32'. Possession: 75%-25%.
Match report
Japan beat New Zealand 2-1
Japan narrowly beat New Zealand 2-1 at MUFG Stadium on Monday 5 October in the International Friendlies.
Ayase Ueda put Japan ahead on 28' (1-0), Benjamin Old levelled for New Zealand on 32' (1-1) and Ritsu Doan restored Japan's lead on 71' (2-1).
Japan had 75%% of the ball, shots were 24-5 (10-1 on target).
Match stats
| Japan | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 75% | 25% |
| Big Chances Created | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 0 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Attacks | 143 | 41 |
| Free Kicks | 8 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 610 | 202 |
| Substitutions | 8 | 6 |
| Total Shots | 24 | 5 |
| Shots On Target | 10 | 1 |
| Shots Off Target | 10 | 2 |
| Shots Blocked | 4 | 2 |
| Hit Woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Passes Completed | 539 | 121 |
| Throw-Ins | 20 | 12 |
| Goal Kicks | 2 | 12 |
Lineups
Japan (4-2-3-1): Zion Suzuki, Shuto Nakano, Ayumu Seko, Hiroki Ito, Junnosuke Suzuki, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo, Daizen Maeda, Ayase Ueda
New Zealand (3-4-2-1): Alex Paulsen, George Stanger, Michael Boxall, Tyler Bindon, Dane Ingham, Alex Rufer, Marko Stamenić, Benjamin Old, Lachlan Bayliss, Elijah Just, Chris Wood
Key events
- 28' · Goal · Ayase Ueda (Japan)
- 32' · Goal · Benjamin Old (New Zealand)
- 71' · Goal · Ritsu Doan (Japan)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Japan vs New Zealand?
Japan won, 2-1 (International Friendlies) on Mon, 5 Oct 2026.
When and where is Japan vs New Zealand?
Mon, 5 Oct 2026, 10:30 UTC at MUFG Stadium, Tōkyō (Tokyo), International Friendlies.