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Japan U17 - South Africa U17 15.11.2025

1/16-finals

Statistics Japan U17 vs South Africa U17

2.82 Expected goals (xG) stat-tooltip-icon Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored. 0.57
54% Ball possession 46%
8 Big chances stat-tooltip-icon Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal. 1
23 Total shots 11
9 Shots on goal 6
8 Shots off goal 4
18 Shots inside the Box 4
5 Shots outside the Box 7
3.52 xG on target (xGOT) stat-tooltip-icon xG on target (xGOT) - measures the likelihood that a shot on target results in a goal. Unlike xG (which evaluates the chance before the shot), xGOT assesses execution - shot placement, goalkeeper position, etc. - after the ball is struck. Only shots on target are included, each valued 0–1. A team's total xGOT is the sum of all its on-target shots. 0.98
6 Blocked shots 1
2 Hit the woodwork 0
1 Headed goals 0
37 Touches in the opposition Box 13
1 Offsides 0
3 Free kicks 10
6 Corner kicks 5
16 Throw ins 20
10 Fouls 3
1 Errors leading to shot 0
0 Errors leading to goal 1
1 Yellow cards 0
40 Duels won 35
9/9 (100%) Tackles 7/11 (64%)
5 Interceptions 10
381/462 (82%) Passes 296/390 (76%)
39/72 (54%) Long Passes 15/51 (29%)
108/159 (68%) Passes in final third 54/90 (60%)
1.31 Expected assists (xA) stat-tooltip-icon Expected assists (xA) - measures the likelihood that a completed pass will become an assist for a goal. It evaluates the quality of the pass based on factors like its placement, trajectory, speed, the receiver's position, defensive pressure, and the overall attacking context. Each key pass receives a value between 0 and 1; a player's or team's total xA is the sum of these values. Higher xA indicates better chance creation, even if the subsequent shot is missed or saved. 0.35
7/20 (35%) Crosses 3/15 (20%)
6 Goalkeeper saves 7
0.98 xGOT faced stat-tooltip-icon xGOT faced - total number of goals a goalkeeper would be expected to concede based on the volume and quality of on-target shots faced. Each shot's quality is assessed using post-shot factors: placement, goalkeeper positioning, shot speed, etc. xGOT Faced for a team equals the opposing team's total xGOT from shots on target. It serves as the benchmark for calculating Goals Prevented. 3.52
0.98 Goals prevented stat-tooltip-icon Goals prevented - measures how many goals a goalkeeper saved compared to expectation. It is calculated as the difference between xGOT Faced (the total post-shot expected goals of all on-target shots faced) and the actual number of goals conceded (excluding own goals). A higher positive value indicates the goalkeeper performed above average, preventing more goals than expected from the quality of shots faced. A negative value means more goals were conceded than the shots "deserved. 0.52

Head To Head

Wins
Draws
Wins
0
0
0
Goals
0
0

This is the first match of these teams, the data will appear later.

Standings

Group A G W D L S C Pt
1. Italy U17
3 3 0 0 8 1 9
2. South Africa U17
3 1 1 1 5 5 4
3. Qatar U17
3 0 2 1 1 2 2
4. Bolivia U17
3 0 1 2 1 7 1
Group B G W D L S C Pt
1. Japan U17
3 2 1 0 4 1 7
2. Portugal U17
3 2 0 1 13 3 6
3. Morocco U17
3 1 0 2 16 8 3
4. New Caledonia U17
3 0 1 2 1 22 1
  Promotion to Playoffs

Top Scorers

Japan U17 Japan U17
#
Goals
  • 20 Seguchi T.
    2
  • 13 Daigo H.
    1
  • 8 Wada T.
    1
  • 46 Asada H.
    1
  • 4 Fujii S.
    1
  • 30 Yoshida M.
    1
  • 18 Jelani M.
    1
South Africa U17 South Africa U17
#
Goals
  • 9 Els S.
    2
  • 10 Amoreece Witbooi E.
    2
  • 15 Bohloko N.
    1

Statistics from 2025 season of U17 FIFA World Cup

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[08:30:09]` A coin toss
Madrigal Steven signals the start, and South Africa U17 takes control at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 2’` Corner kick
A corner is awarded to South Africa U17 after a strong move by Kobayashi Shimon (Japan U17) near the goal line.
2’` Free kick image
The footballer South Africa U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 4’` Free kick
The footballer Japan U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
7’` Corner kick image
Amoreece Witbooi Emile (South Africa U17) wins a corner for Japan U17, setting up an opportunity at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
8’` Free kick image
Madrigal Steven signals a free kick for Japan U17 as The footballer South Africa U17 protests the decision.
image 11’` Corner kick
A corner is awarded to South Africa U17 after a strong move by Kobayashi Shimon (Japan U17) near the goal line.
image 15’` Goal kick
The player Japan U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
17’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U17 gets a free kick thanks to The player South Africa U17’s effort.
image 20’` Goal kick
The footballer Japan U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 23’` Corner kick
Kobayashi Shimon (Japan U17) wins a corner for Japan U17, setting up an opportunity at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 29’` Substitution
FC player Japan U17 is substituted for South Africa U17, as Madrigal Steven signals at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
31’` Coach prepares substitution image
Japan U17 makes a change at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, with The footballer South Africa U17 coming off the pitch.
33’` Free kick image
Madrigal Steven awards a free kick to Japan U17 after a foul by FC player South Africa U17 in the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 midfield.
image 35’` Corner kick
Madrigal Steven points to the corner flag as South Africa U17 prepares to take it, thanks to Kobayashi Shimon (Japan U17).
35’` Goal kick image
The FC footballer South Africa U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 38’` Free kick
The FC footballer Japan U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
39’` Free kick image
The FC footballer South Africa U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
45’` Goal kick image
The Madrigal Steven signals a goal kick for Japan U17, with FC player South Africa U17 ready to send it long.
45 + 1’` Extra Time
Madrigal Steven signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 for Japan U17 and South Africa U17.
45 + 1’` Corner kick image
The ball deflects off Amoreece Witbooi Emile (South Africa U17), giving Japan U17 a corner kick in front of the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 crowd.
45 + 2’` Corner kick image
A corner is awarded to South Africa U17 after a strong move by Stevens Selwyn (South Africa U17) near the goal line.
[09:18:23]` Half-time
The referee Madrigal Steven signals for half-time at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, pausing the match at 0:0. Japan U17 and South Africa U17 now regroup with their coaches before play resumes.
image 46’` Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan U17 exits for Japan U17, and Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 watches the tactical switch.
[09:33:59]` The second-half start
South Africa U17 starts the half at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, and The FC footballer looks to make an impact.
image 48’` Back of the net 1 — 0
Asada Hiroto (Japan U17) smashes it in for South Africa U17, and Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 roars with excitement.
52’` Free kick image
Madrigal Steven signals a free kick for Japan U17 as The FC footballer South Africa U17 protests the decision.
image 53’` Goal kick
FC player Japan U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
54’` Goal kick image
The FC footballer South Africa U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
58’` Substitution image
Madrigal Steven oversees South Africa U17’s substitution as The player South Africa U17 leaves the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 field.
image 58’` Corner kick
Madrigal Steven points to the corner flag as South Africa U17 prepares to take it, thanks to Seguchi Taiga (Japan U17).
image 59’` Goal 2 — 0
South Africa U17 celebrates as Futa Takeno assists Yoshida Minato (Japan U17) for a stunning goal at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 61’` Free kick
Madrigal Steven signals a free kick for Japan U17 as FC player Japan U17 protests the decision.
64’` Goal kick image
South Africa U17 gets a goal kick as The FC footballer South Africa U17 clears the danger in front of Aspire Zone - Pitch 3’s fans.
image 64’` Substitution
Japan U17 makes a change at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, with The player Japan U17 coming off the pitch.
image 64’` Substitution
Madrigal Steven oversees South Africa U17’s substitution as FC player Japan U17 leaves the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 field.
66’` Goal kick image
The footballer South Africa U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 67’` Goal kick
The footballer Japan U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
69’` Substitution image
The FC footballer South Africa U17 is substituted for South Africa U17, as Madrigal Steven signals at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
69’` Substitution image
Japan U17 makes a change at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, with The footballer South Africa U17 coming off the pitch.
70’` Free kick image
South Africa U17 is set to take a free kick after The player South Africa U17 is brought down near Aspire Zone - Pitch 3’s stands.
image 72’` Corner kick
Japan U17 earns a corner kick as Himeno Makoto (Japan U17) forces the ball out of play at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 72’` Goal 3 — 0
Madrigal Steven nods as Himeno Makoto’s assist leads Fujii Shota (Japan U17) to net one for Japan U17 at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
75’` Corner kick image
Madrigal Steven points to the corner flag as South Africa U17 prepares to take it, thanks to Amoreece Witbooi Emile (South Africa U17).
76’` Free kick image
FC player South Africa U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 76’` Yellow card
Madrigal Steven books Himeno Makoto (Japan U17) with a yellow card for Japan U17 at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 78’` Substitution
Madrigal Steven oversees South Africa U17’s substitution as The player Japan U17 leaves the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 field.
image 79’` Substitution
Japan U17 swaps The FC footballer Japan U17 out, shaking things up at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
79’` Corner kick image
A corner is awarded to South Africa U17 after a strong move by Bongani Mareletse Kamohelo (South Africa U17) near the goal line.
image 79’` Goal kick
FC player Japan U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
83’` Goal kick image
The footballer South Africa U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
83’` Coach prepares substitution image
Madrigal Steven oversees South Africa U17’s substitution as The player South Africa U17 leaves the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 field.
85’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U17 gets a free kick thanks to The player South Africa U17’s effort.
90 + 1’` Added time
Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 buzzes as {Addtime} minutes are announced for Japan U17 to chase the game.
90 + 3’` Free kick image
Madrigal Steven awards a free kick to Japan U17 after a foul by The FC footballer South Africa U17 in the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 midfield.
image 90 + 4’` Goal kick
Japan U17 prepares for a goal kick at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 as The FC footballer Japan U17 lines up to restart play.
90 + 5’` Goal kick image
FC player South Africa U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
[10:24:00]` Full-time
It’s all over at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, with Japan U17 reflecting on the battle against South Africa U17.
image 2’` Corner kick
A corner is awarded to South Africa U17 after a strong move by Kobayashi Shimon (Japan U17) near the goal line.
image 4’` Free kick
The footballer Japan U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 11’` Corner kick
A corner is awarded to South Africa U17 after a strong move by Kobayashi Shimon (Japan U17) near the goal line.
image 15’` Goal kick
The player Japan U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 20’` Goal kick
The footballer Japan U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 23’` Corner kick
Kobayashi Shimon (Japan U17) wins a corner for Japan U17, setting up an opportunity at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 29’` Substitution
FC player Japan U17 is substituted for South Africa U17, as Madrigal Steven signals at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 35’` Corner kick
Madrigal Steven points to the corner flag as South Africa U17 prepares to take it, thanks to Kobayashi Shimon (Japan U17).
image 38’` Free kick
The FC footballer Japan U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 46’` Coach prepares substitution
FC player Japan U17 exits for Japan U17, and Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 watches the tactical switch.
image 48’` Back of the net 1 — 0
Asada Hiroto (Japan U17) smashes it in for South Africa U17, and Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 roars with excitement.
image 53’` Goal kick
FC player Japan U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 58’` Corner kick
Madrigal Steven points to the corner flag as South Africa U17 prepares to take it, thanks to Seguchi Taiga (Japan U17).
image 59’` Goal 2 — 0
South Africa U17 celebrates as Futa Takeno assists Yoshida Minato (Japan U17) for a stunning goal at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 61’` Free kick
Madrigal Steven signals a free kick for Japan U17 as FC player Japan U17 protests the decision.
image 64’` Substitution
Japan U17 makes a change at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, with The player Japan U17 coming off the pitch.
image 64’` Substitution
Madrigal Steven oversees South Africa U17’s substitution as FC player Japan U17 leaves the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 field.
image 67’` Goal kick
The footballer Japan U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 72’` Corner kick
Japan U17 earns a corner kick as Himeno Makoto (Japan U17) forces the ball out of play at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 72’` Goal 3 — 0
Madrigal Steven nods as Himeno Makoto’s assist leads Fujii Shota (Japan U17) to net one for Japan U17 at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 76’` Yellow card
Madrigal Steven books Himeno Makoto (Japan U17) with a yellow card for Japan U17 at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 78’` Substitution
Madrigal Steven oversees South Africa U17’s substitution as The player Japan U17 leaves the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 field.
image 79’` Substitution
Japan U17 swaps The FC footballer Japan U17 out, shaking things up at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 79’` Goal kick
FC player Japan U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
image 90 + 4’` Goal kick
Japan U17 prepares for a goal kick at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 as The FC footballer Japan U17 lines up to restart play.
2’` Free kick image
The footballer South Africa U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
7’` Corner kick image
Amoreece Witbooi Emile (South Africa U17) wins a corner for Japan U17, setting up an opportunity at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
8’` Free kick image
Madrigal Steven signals a free kick for Japan U17 as The footballer South Africa U17 protests the decision.
17’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U17 gets a free kick thanks to The player South Africa U17’s effort.
31’` Coach prepares substitution image
Japan U17 makes a change at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, with The footballer South Africa U17 coming off the pitch.
33’` Free kick image
Madrigal Steven awards a free kick to Japan U17 after a foul by FC player South Africa U17 in the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 midfield.
35’` Goal kick image
The FC footballer South Africa U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
39’` Free kick image
The FC footballer South Africa U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
45’` Goal kick image
The Madrigal Steven signals a goal kick for Japan U17, with FC player South Africa U17 ready to send it long.
45 + 1’` Corner kick image
The ball deflects off Amoreece Witbooi Emile (South Africa U17), giving Japan U17 a corner kick in front of the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 crowd.
45 + 2’` Corner kick image
A corner is awarded to South Africa U17 after a strong move by Stevens Selwyn (South Africa U17) near the goal line.
52’` Free kick image
Madrigal Steven signals a free kick for Japan U17 as The FC footballer South Africa U17 protests the decision.
54’` Goal kick image
The FC footballer South Africa U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
58’` Substitution image
Madrigal Steven oversees South Africa U17’s substitution as The player South Africa U17 leaves the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 field.
64’` Goal kick image
South Africa U17 gets a goal kick as The FC footballer South Africa U17 clears the danger in front of Aspire Zone - Pitch 3’s fans.
66’` Goal kick image
The footballer South Africa U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
69’` Substitution image
The FC footballer South Africa U17 is substituted for South Africa U17, as Madrigal Steven signals at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
69’` Substitution image
Japan U17 makes a change at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3, with The footballer South Africa U17 coming off the pitch.
70’` Free kick image
South Africa U17 is set to take a free kick after The player South Africa U17 is brought down near Aspire Zone - Pitch 3’s stands.
75’` Corner kick image
Madrigal Steven points to the corner flag as South Africa U17 prepares to take it, thanks to Amoreece Witbooi Emile (South Africa U17).
76’` Free kick image
FC player South Africa U17 steps up to take a free kick for South Africa U17 as tension builds at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
79’` Corner kick image
A corner is awarded to South Africa U17 after a strong move by Bongani Mareletse Kamohelo (South Africa U17) near the goal line.
83’` Goal kick image
The footballer South Africa U17 takes the goal kick for South Africa U17 after the ball goes wide at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.
83’` Coach prepares substitution image
Madrigal Steven oversees South Africa U17’s substitution as The player South Africa U17 leaves the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 field.
85’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Japan U17 gets a free kick thanks to The player South Africa U17’s effort.
90 + 3’` Free kick image
Madrigal Steven awards a free kick to Japan U17 after a foul by The FC footballer South Africa U17 in the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 midfield.
90 + 5’` Goal kick image
FC player South Africa U17 steps up for Japan U17’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Aspire Zone - Pitch 3.

Japan U17 and South Africa U17 will play their match on 15 Nov 2025 at 08:30. The game will be held on Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 stadium within the U17 FIFA World Cup. All interesting information can be found in one place, like Japan U17 vs South Africa U17 score, fixtures, statistics, latest score, livescore, and future matches' fixtures.

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Japan U17 vs South Africa U17 score and info in recent games:

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South Africa U17
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  • Italy U17 - South Africa U17 (09.11.2025 | 09 Nov 2025 | 09/11/2025) Aspire Zone - Pitch 9 3:1 U17 FIFA World Cup
  • Qatar U17 - South Africa U17 (06.11.2025 | 06 Nov 2025 | 06/11/2025) Aspire Zone - Pitch 7 1:1 U17 FIFA World Cup
  • South Africa U17 - Bolivia U17 (03.11.2025 | 03 Nov 2025 | 03/11/2025) Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 3:1 U17 FIFA World Cup
  • Brazil U17 - South Africa U17 (15.10.2016 | 15 Oct 2016 | 15/10/2016) 5:1 U17 Friendly Games
Japan U17 v South Africa U17 score today, 15.11.2025, and full match statistics will be available on fscore.co.tz on any device without registration.