Tunisia 0-4 Japan
Japan were dominant from start to finish, winning 4-0 to move up Group F and knock Tunisia out of the World Cup.
How the match went
Japan were in charge from the very first minute and never let go.
Their midfielder Daichi Kamada put them ahead in the 4th minute to settle any early nerves.
Their striker Ayase Ueda made it 2-0 in the 31st minute, and Japan took that lead into half-time.
Junya Ito added a 3rd in the 69th minute to put the game out of reach.
Ueda then grabbed his second goal of the night in the 83rd minute to make it 4-0.
That 0-4 loss knocked Tunisia out of the World Cup, with no way back now.
Tunisia had also lost 1-5 to Sweden in their opener, so this ended a tough tournament.
Japan, who had drawn 2-2 with the Netherlands to start, move up to 4 points in Group F.
Key moments
- ⚽ 4' Kamada (Japan)
- ⚽ 31' Ueda (Japan)
- ⚽ 69' J. Itō (Japan)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Saturday, June 20
- Kickoff Time
- 20:00 (Mexico City time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group F
- Stadium
- Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe
- Attendance
- 51,243
- Referee
- István Kovács (Romania)
What's next for Tunisia?
Tunisia are out of the World Cup after losing both their games.
They play the Netherlands on June 25 in their final group game.
They are already out, so they will be playing for pride.
What's next for Japan?
Japan are on 4 points and in a strong spot in the group.
They play Sweden on June 25 in their final group game.
A win there would send them through to the next round.
Common questions
What was the final score of Tunisia vs Japan?
Japan won 4-0. They led 2-0 at half-time and added 2 more after the break.
Who scored in the match?
Ayase Ueda scored twice for Japan, in the 31st and 83rd minutes. Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito got the other goals.
What was the half-time score?
It was 0-2 to Japan at half-time, with goals from Daichi Kamada and Ayase Ueda. Japan scored 2 more in the second half.
What does this result mean for Group F?
The 0-4 loss knocked Tunisia out of the World Cup, leaving them bottom on 0 points. Japan moved up to 4 points, level with the Netherlands at the top.
Who do Tunisia and Japan play next?
Tunisia play the Netherlands on June 25 in their final Group F game, already out and playing for pride. Japan play Sweden on the same day, with a win sending them through.