Japan Thrash Tunisia in the 1,000th Match in World Cup History

Sports Desk

Ayase Ueda scored twice for Japan, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito each scored a goal, helping the Asian powerhouse move level with the Netherlands, who top Group E, on four points.

On the other hand, Tunisia, who were crushed 5-1 by Sweden in their first match, were eliminated from the knockout stage of the tournament after this loss.

The ‘Blue Samurai’, who drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their first match, held Tunisia to a 2-2 draw from the start at the Monterrey Stadium.

This match was the first match for new Tunisia coach Herve Renard. Tunisia had sacked Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy defeat to Sweden and quickly appointed Renard. However, his debut began with a defeat.

Renard’s men were unable to mount any resistance against the technically superior Japanese team, who continued to play their famous passing football from the start.

Daichi Kamada scored the goal just four minutes into the match, slotting the ball into the net from close range after a brilliant combination between Ao Tanaka and Keito Nakamura.

Shortly after, Japan had a chance to double their lead, but Tunisia were saved when Dylan Brown cleared the ball off the goal line.

Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen also had a busy time, having to block a clear shot from just outside the goal line.

However, Japan did increase the lead in the 31st minute. Taking advantage of the weakness in Tunisia’s defense, striker Ueda took the ball and sent it into the net with a low shot from the edge of the D-box.

Japan continued to attack in the second half. Junya Ito coolly scored a goal in the 69th minute with a great through ball. Then, in the 83rd minute, Ueda scored his second goal with a header to secure a big victory for Japan.