- Junichi Inamoto (51')
Match Formations
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Game Information
Yokohama Stadium
7:30 AM, June 9, 2002
Yokohama, Japan
- Referees:
- Dr. Markus Merk
Match Timeline
Match Commentary
90' And Japan have their historic victory as the final whistle blows! They thoroughly deserve it after a great team display in a very enjoyable game - it finishes Japan 1-0 Russia |
90' Miyamoto, not for the first time, is in the right place and then Todo launches himself into the follow-up challenge to block |
90' Nakayama is booked for a foul on Onopko - two minutes of stoppage time to be played as Russia launch the free-kick into the box |
FIFA World Cup Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
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