Ueda scored twice, Herve Renard unable to prevent Tunisia exit as Japan win 4-0 in World Cup’s 1,000th game, stats, facts
Tunisia were knocked out of the World Cup on Saturday after a convincing 4-0 defeat to Japan, ending their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on the scoresheet as Japan moved to four points and joined the Netherlands at the top of Group F.
Tunisia, who had already suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening match, were unable to recover and are now eliminated from the tournament.
Japan dominated from the opening whistle, controlling possession with their quick passing and attacking movement. Daichi Kamada gave them the lead after just four minutes, finishing from close range following a brilliant team move involving Ao Tanaka and Keito Nakamura.
The Blue Samurai continued to create chances, with Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen forced into several saves. Japan eventually doubled their advantage in the 31st minute when Ueda punished hesitant defending with a powerful low strike.
After the break, Japan remained in complete control. Junya Ito added a third goal in the 69th minute after breaking through on a well-timed pass, before Ueda completed his brace with a looping header in the 83rd minute.
The result was a disappointing start for new Tunisia coach Hervé Renard, who was appointed after Sabri Lamouchi was dismissed following the team’s opening defeat.
Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 in landmark 1,000th World Cup match, Stats, Facts, Records
Japan put on a clinical footballing masterclass to secure a commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA). Striker Ayase Ueda stole the show with a magnificent brace and an assist, firmly placing Hajime Moriyasu's side level with the Netherlands at the top of Group F.
🏆 Milestone World Cup Records
The 1,000th Match: This Group F fixture holds a legendary status as it was officially the 1,000th match in Men's FIFA World Cup history since the inaugural tournament kicked off in 1930.
AFC Football History Maker: With four goals on the night, the Samurai Blue became the first Asian (AFC) nation ever to score four goals in a single World Cup game.
Record Winning Margin: The 4-0 rout sets a brand-new record for Japan’s largest margin of victory in their World Cup history.Unbeaten Run: This stellar performance extended Japan's unbeaten streak at the FIFA World Cup to four consecutive matches (W2 D2), marking the longest unbeaten run in the country's history.
Consecutive Blowouts: Tunisia became only the fourth country in World Cup history to lose consecutive matches at a single tournament by a margin of 4+ goals, joining Bolivia (1930), South Korea (1954), and Greece (1994).
Daichi Kamada (4'): Opened the floodgates by converting Keito Nakamura's cross to score the fastest goal in Japan’s World Cup history.
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