2023 U-17 World Cup Results: Japan Beat Senegal 2-0

Rento Takaoka became the hero of Japan's U-17 victory over Senegal U-17 in the last match of Group D of the 2023 U-17 World Cup (doc. FIFA).

JAKARTA - Japan U-17 successfully silenced Senegal U-17 with a score of 0-2 in the last match of Group D of the 2023 U-17 World Cup at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Friday, November 17, 2023.

Two Blue Samurai winning goals were scored by Rento Takaoka who entered in the second half replacing Ryun Eliap Yada in the 55th minute.

After seven minutes in the field, Takaoka immediately listed his name on the scoreboard. He beat goalkeeper Macoura Mboup after receiving a pass from Shotaro Shibata.

Ten minutes later he immediately doubled the lead. The goal also sealed Japan's second U-17 win in the group stage.

Another victory that Japan U-17 secured was against Poland U-17 in the first match. At that time they won through Takaoka's single goal as well.

Japan U-17 closed the group stage in third place in the standings with six points. The number of their points equals Senegal U-17 in second place and Argentina U-17 as group winners.

However, Japan still ensures itself qualifying for the round of 16. They are now top of the list of the best third places. Getting six points makes it difficult for them to be knocked out of the top four third places.

Lineup Of Players

Senegalese (4-2-3-1): Serigne Diouf; Ibrahima Diallo, Guy Lima, Mamadou Diallo, Alpha Toure; Mamadou Gning, Pierre Dorival; Amara Diouf, Serigne Faye, Clayton Dhandy; Idrissa Gueye

Coach: He's Serigne

Japan (4-2-3-1): Wataru Goto; Keita Kosugi, Keito Tsuchiya, Kataro Honda, Shotaro Shibata; Yataro Nakajima, Ryun Badminton Yada; Yumeki Yoshinaga, Humare Tokuda, Ryun Kalimantan Sato; Aren Inoue

Coach:URo Moriyama