Nigeria Ol.
05.08.2016 01:00
5 - 4
Finished
Japan Ol.

Nigeria Ol. vs Japan Ol.

Nigeria Ol. vs Japan Ol. Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
3 - 2
Sadiq U.
6'
Amuzie S. (Tripping)
7'
9'
Koroki S.
Etebo P. (Shehu A.)
10'
12'
Minamino T. (Oshima R.)
Etebo P.
42'
2nd Half
2 - 2
52'
Asano T. Harakawa R.
Etebo P.
52'
Etebo P.
66'
70'
Suzuki M. Koroki S.
70'
Asano T. (Fujiharu H.)
Madu K. Usman M.
73'
76'
Yajima S. Nakajima S.
Effiong N. Ezekiel I.
78'
Sodiq S. P. Mikel J. O.
87'
90+5'
Suzuki M. (Oshima R.)
4-2-3-1
Formations
4-2-3-1
18
Daniel
4
Shehu
6
Troost-Ekong
2
Sincere
16
Amuzie
14
Okechukwu
17
Usman
9
Ezekiel
10
Mikel
8
4
Etebo
13
Sadiq
13
Koroki
8
2
Oshima
10
Nakajima
18
Minamino
3
Endo
7
Harakawa
2
Muroya
6
Shiotani
5
Ueda
4
Fujiharu
1
Kushibiki
3
Madu
12
Sodiq
15
Effiong
1
Akpeyi
5
Erimuya
9
Yajima
11
Suzuki
16
Asano
12
Nakamura
14
Ideguchi

Starting Lineups:

2
Muenfuh Sincere
4
Abdullahi Shehu
6
William Troost-Ekong
8
Peter Etebo
9
Imoh Ezekiel
10
John Obi Mikel (C)
13
Umar Sadiq
14
Azubuike Okechukwu
16
Stanley Amuzie
17
Mohammed Usman
18
Emmanuel Daniel (G)
1
Masatoshi Kushibiki (G)
2
Sei Muroya
3
Wataru Endo (C)
4
Hiroki Fujiharu
5
Naomichi Ueda
6
Tsukasa Shiotani
7
Riki Harakawa
8
Ryota Oshima
10
Shoya Nakajima
13
Shinzo Koroki
18
Takumi Minamino

Substitutes

1
Daniel Akpeyi (G)
3
Kingsley Madu
5
Saturday Erimuya
7
Aminu Umar
11
Oluwafemi Ajayi
12
Saliu Popoola Sodiq
15
Ndifreke Effiong
9
Shinya Yajima
11
Musashi Suzuki
12
Kosuke Nakamura (G)
14
Yosuke Ideguchi
15
Masashi Kamekawa
16
Takuma Asano
17
Takuya Iwanami

Coaches:

Samson Siasia
Makoto Teguramori

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

53
Ball Possession
47
2
Corner Kicks
8
12
Fouls
14
22
Free Kicks
24
22
Goal Attempts
20
2
Goalkeeper Saves
4
10
Offsides
6
8
Shots off Goal
10
14
Shots on Goal
10
38
Throw-ins
32
2
Yellow Cards
0
57.00
Ball Possession
43.00
1.00
Corner Kicks
3.00
3.00
Fouls
3.00
3.00
Free Kicks
7.00
8.00
Goal Attempts
4.00
0.00
Goalkeeper Saves
2.00
4.00
Offsides
1.00
3.00
Shots off Goal
2.00
5.00
Shots on Goal
2.00
9.00
Throw-ins
2.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
0.00
49.00
Ball Possession
51.00
0.00
Corner Kicks
1.00
3.00
Fouls
4.00
8.00
Free Kicks
5.00
3.00
Goal Attempts
6.00
1.00
Goalkeeper Saves
0.00
1.00
Offsides
2.00
1.00
Shots off Goal
3.00
2.00
Shots on Goal
3.00
10.00
Throw-ins
14.00
53.00
Ball Possession
47.00
1.00
Corner Kicks
4.00
6.00
Fouls
7.00
11.00
Free Kicks
12.00
11.00
Goal Attempts
10.00
1.00
Goalkeeper Saves
2.00
5.00
Offsides
3.00
4.00
Shots off Goal
5.00
7.00
Shots on Goal
5.00
19.00
Throw-ins
16.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
0.00

Online Stream (Nigeria Ol. - Japan Ol. Text Broadcast)

90+6' This is what football should look like. Full of action, thrilling moments and spectacular opportunities. The expectations for the next games will be high. There wasn't any evident superiority by either side today. Both teams relied mainly on counter-attacks to penetrate each others defence.
90+6' The referee blows for the end of today's match.
90+5' Musashi Suzuki (Japan) receives the ball inside the box, reacts quickly and without any problems stabs the ball low inside the left post.
90+4' Stanley Amuzie (Nigeria) is disappointed with himself because he got into a good area but produced a poor cross.
90+2' unleashes a shot from the edge of the box, but it goes straight at Masatoshi Kushibiki (Japan).
90+1' Shinya Yajima (Japan) makes a slide tackle, but referee Clement Turpin blows for a foul. It's a free kick to Nigeria, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
90' Fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
90' forces a pass into the box, but Masatoshi Kushibiki (Japan) is alert and does a great job to rob him of the ball.
89' The Nigeria players are exchanging fine passes and are waiting for an opportunity to start an attack, but here's a mistake and a loss of possession.
87' The attendance is 29996.
87' That will be all from John Obi Mikel who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Saliu Popoola Sodiq (Nigeria).
86' Tsukasa Shiotani (Japan) finds enough space to climb high and plants a header way over the bar. What a poor effort.
85' Shinya Yajima (Japan) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.
85' Takuma Asano (Japan) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. Japan get a corner.
84' The current number of shots on goal is 7:5.
83' is able to continue to play.
82' is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
82' Nigeria keep the ball well and push forward with purpose, but here comes an interception from the opposition.
79' Musashi Suzuki (Japan) goes on a mazy run and tries his luck with a mid-range strike, but one of the defending players steps in and makes a block.
79' Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan) finds himself in an offside position and the referee stops play after the linesman raises his flag.
78' Samson Siasia has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Ndifreke Effiong (Nigeria) replacing Imoh Ezekiel.
77' Musashi Suzuki (Japan) forces a pass into the box, but Emmanuel Daniel is alert and does a great job to rob him of the ball.
76' A substitution has been made. Shoya Nakajima is replaced by Shinya Yajima (Japan).
74' looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
73' Samson Siasia has decided to make a change. Kingsley Madu (Nigeria) replaces Mohammed Usman.
72' The linesman raises his flag. Takuma Asano (Japan) is adjudged offside.
70' Substitution. Shinzo Koroki walks off the pitch and Musashi Suzuki (Japan) comes on as a substitute.
70' It's a goal! Hiroki Fujiharu plays a lovely pass into the box and finds Takuma Asano (Japan). He tries his luck from close range and coolly strikes the ball into the back of the net. 5:3.
66' Goal! That was a fantastic finish by Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) from just outside the box. He wasted little time in getting away a bullet of a shot that flew past the goalkeeper.
64' The referee blows his whistle, a clear handball by Imoh Ezekiel (Nigeria).
63' gets in a good position inside the box and is only inches away from getting on the end of a through ball from the edge of the area.
62' The ball is cleared after Stanley Amuzie (Nigeria) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
61' What a chance for John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) as he produced a stunning snap shot from the edge of the box! The goalkeeper was a bit lucky as the ball goes inches over the crossbar.
60' Shoya Nakajima (Japan) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
59' Muenfuh Sincere (Nigeria) touches the ball with his hand. Japan are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
59' John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) attempts to find one of his teammates with a cross from the resultant free kick, but he fails to hit the ball properly and sends it off the pitch. The ball goes out of play and Japan will have a goal kick.
58' Takumi Minamino (Japan) handles the ball and everyone in the stadium shouts 'handball'. Nigeria have a free kick.
58' Nigeria control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
57' Takumi Minamino (Japan) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
56' A pass by Mohammed Usman (Nigeria) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
55' Emmanuel Daniel (Nigeria) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
54' Emmanuel Daniel (Nigeria) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
54' Half-chance! Sei Muroya (Japan) plays a pass into the box, but Emmanuel Daniel reacts well to snuff out the attack.
52' Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) gives no chance to the keeper and converts the penalty with a sharp low drive into the left side of the net.
52' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Takuma Asano (Japan) will replace Riki Harakawa.
51' Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
50' Tsukasa Shiotani (Japan) was too forceful with his tackle and Clement Turpin interrupted the game to signal a free kick. The referee makes a quick call and points to the penalty spot. Big scoring opportunity for Nigeria.
49' Shinzo Koroki (Japan) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a clever chip pass, but one of the defending players comes up with a timely interception.
47' The attendance for today's match is 29996.
47' Flag up against Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
47' Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
46' The second half gets underway.
45+1' The players of both teams deserve praise from their managers and supporters for their performance on the pitch. If they continue playing this attractive football, the fans will surely be satisfied. During the first half the home team held the upper hand and were much more precise and effective. The home side attempts to hold onto the ball for as long as possible, while the away team's main weapon is fast counter-attacks.
45+1' The first half of today's match has just finished.
45' Riki Harakawa (Japan) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Clement Turpin blows for a foul.
45' Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan) sends in the corner, but the keeper steps in and makes a save.
44' Sei Muroya (Japan) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. Japan have been awarded a corner kick.
42' Goal! Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) is quickest to react to the rebound and stabs the ball into the back of the net. It's 3:2.
42' Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) received a pass inside the box and sent a dangerous shot in on goal, but keep the champagne on ice as one of the defenders stepped in and blocked the effort. It's hard to say whether the keeper would have stopped it.
41' Stanley Amuzie (Nigeria) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Masatoshi Kushibiki, who smothers the ball.
40' Clement Turpin blows his whistle after Mohammed Usman (Nigeria) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
38' Clement Turpin blows his whistle and it's Takumi Minamino (Japan) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
38' Azubuike Okechukwu (Nigeria) has a go from a long way out but it sails way over.
38' passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears.
37' goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
36' Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
36' Takumi Minamino (Japan) was all set to receive a beautiful pass into a promising position. However, one of the defenders makes a timely clearance.
34' Nigeria play a few nice passes from player to player, but their possession doesn't last long as an opposition player intercepts a pass.
32' Azubuike Okechukwu (Nigeria) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
32' Shoya Nakajima (Japan) makes a rough challenge and Clement Turpin blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick is awarded to Nigeria.
32' has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
30' Muenfuh Sincere (Nigeria) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
28' A pass from Wataru Endo (Japan) is intercepted by Emmanuel Daniel and the move breaks down.
28' Takumi Minamino (Japan) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
26' Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates.
25' Riki Harakawa (Japan) sends in a poor cross from the corner and Emmanuel Daniel has no trouble gathering it.
25' Shoya Nakajima (Japan) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked. Japan have a corner.
24' The referee blows his whistle after does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball.
23' Nigeria enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
22' gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Clement Turpin who sees an offensive foul.
21' finds himself behind the opposition's defence, but the game is stopped for offside.
20' didn't manage to convert the resulting corner kick into a goal. He produced a header from a dangerous position inside the box, but his attempt went well wide of the right post.
20' John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
19' Stanley Amuzie (Nigeria) picks up a pass, lines up a shot and strikes from 30 metres out, but Masatoshi Kushibiki thwarts the effort which is headed to the right side of the goal. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Nigeria.
18' A pass by John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
17' Half-chance! Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan) plays a pass into the box, but Emmanuel Daniel reacts well to snuff out the attack.
16' received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger.
14' Great teamplay by Nigeria as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
12' Goal! Takumi Minamino (Japan) receives a well-taken defence-splitting pass inside the box and fires the ball past the goalkeeper.
10' It's a goal! Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) scores with a brilliant shot into the right side of the goal after being released inside the box by a superb lofted pass from . The score is 2:1.
9' Shinzo Koroki (Japan) leaves the keeper helpless with his precise penalty shot inside the right post.
8' Shinzo Koroki (Japan) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
7' Stanley Amuzie (Nigeria) will have to be careful for the rest of the match as he is shown a yellow card.
7' Poor challenge! Stanley Amuzie (Nigeria) is penalised for tripping and Clement Turpin blows his whistle. The referee gives a penalty to Japan!
6' Goal! The rebound fell to and he fired home from close range. The score is 1:0.
6' Imoh Ezekiel (Nigeria) unleashes a promising shot towards the bottom left corner after his wonderful solo run, but Masatoshi Kushibiki thwarts the effort with a fabulous save. The score remains the same.
5' Hiroki Fujiharu (Japan) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.
4' Ryota Oshima (Japan) wastes a great scoring opportunity! He receives a precise lofted cross inside the box and sends a quick shot to the bottom right corner, but he can't get the power to direct it past Emmanuel Daniel, who gets down to save. Japan have been awarded a corner kick.
2' The linesman raises his flag for offside before heads on.
2' What a chance that is! Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria) squanders a huge opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes well wide of the right post!
1' Nigeria will kick-off.
1' Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
The referee of today's match will be Clement Turpin.
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05.08.2016

Nigeria Ol. 5 - 4 Japan Ol. (Sadiq U., Koroki S., Etebo P.)

05-08-2016 01:00

Olympic Games

6' Umar Sadiq (1-0), 9' Shinzo Koroki (1-1), 10' Peter Etebo (2-1), 12' Takumi Minamino (2-2), 42' Peter Etebo (3-2), 52' Peter Etebo (4-2), 66' Peter Etebo (5-2), 70' Takuma Asano (5-3), 90+5' Musashi Suzuki (5-4),

7' Stanley Amuzie (Y),

52' Riki Harakawa ⇒ Takuma Asano, 70' Shinzo Koroki ⇒ Musashi Suzuki, 73' Mohammed Usman ⇒ Kingsley Madu, 76' Shoya Nakajima ⇒ Shinya Yajima, 78' Imoh Ezekiel ⇒ Ndifreke Effiong, 87' John Obi Mikel ⇒ Saliu Popoola Sodiq,

10.08.2008

Nigeria Ol. 2 - 1 Japan Ol. (Obinna V., Anichebe V., Toyoda Y.)

24.07.1996

Nigeria Ol. 2 - 0 Japan Ol.

24-07-1996 00:30

Olympic Games