FULL-TIME:
Twice, Japan came back from behind, and indeed looked the more threatening of the two teams to score a third goal towards the end of the second half. But it ends all square here.
Japan 2 - 2 Senegal
90+4'
And it is all over as the referee blows the whistle for full-time. Senegal were unable to produce anything from that free-kick opportunity.
90+4'
Yellow Card for Hasebe(JPN)
90+3'
Koulibally tried to go for the spectacular as the ball bounced from player to player in the Japan penalty area. But the Senegalese defender ends up missing the ball and kicking Osako instead.
90+2'
Japan almost got a move going around the Senegal half, but they lost the ball and Senegal try to attack.
90+1'
4 minutes have been added.
90'
Yellow Card for Ndoye (SEN)
88'
Japan tried to quickly take a free kick in the middle of the park, and almost made their way to the opposition goal. But the Senegal defence was alert to that and nullified the situation quickly.
87'
Inui went off with a warm round of applause from the Japanese supporters for his contribution to the cause today: a goal and an assist.
87' Substitution for Japan
- Usami: In ; Inui: Out
86'
Niang left the pitch with a little bit of a limp. It might be nothing, but the Senegal staff will be keeping a close eye on that situation.
86' Substitution for Senegal
- Mame Diouf: In ; Mbaye Niang: Out
84'
Ndoye leapt high to try and head Wague's cross into the Japanese goal, but the ball went wide of the goal without causing much excitement.
83'
It looks like both sides are going a bit slow at the moment. Lets see if anymore surprises will come through.
81' Substitution for Senegal
- Ndoye: In ; Badou Ndiaye: Out
78'
Japan quickly moved up the pitch and tried to create something with a ball lofted in. The Senegal keeper rushes to keep it out, but his attempt didn't succeed and Takashi Inui pickedup on the keeper's mistake to pass the ball in to Honda. The substitute made no mistake in burying the ball at the back of the net.
78'
Japan quickly moved up the pitch and tried to create something with a ball lofted in. The Senegal keeper rushes to keep it out, but his attempt didn't succeed and Takashi Inui pickedup on the keeper's mistake to pass the ball in to Honda. The substitute made no mistake in burying the ball at the back of the net.
78' GOAL!
Honda (JPN)
Japan 2 - 2 Senegal
77'
Senegal come again, and Niangsends a ball towards the Japanese goal from the right. But the ball just fizzles across harmlessly.
75' Substitution for Japan
- Okazaki: In ; Haraguchi: Out
75'
Osakomakes claims for a penalty as his shot on goal was blocked. But the referee waves it away and replays show that it was not a hand-ball as Osako claimed.
73' Substitution for Japan
- Honda: In ; Kagawa: Out
71'
Mane did some good work to retain possession around the Japan penalty area, and chipped in a pass to the oncoming Niang in the box. Niang dribbled ahead and then played cut-back which was met by the 19 year old Wague, who scored.
71' GOAL!
Wague (SEN)
Japan 1 - 2 Senegal
68'
The Japanese player lost the ball in mid-field and tried to chase back and prevent a Senegal counter. So he ended up committing a foul. Senegal's free-kick from that foul is taken short, but kept out by Japan with a little bit of effort.
68'
Yellow Card for Inui (JPN)
65' Substitution for Senegal
- Kouyate: In ; Alfred N'diaye: Out
65'
ANOTHER CHANCE!! Inuichips the ball at the far post of the Senegal goal, but the ball bounces off the cross-bar for a goal kick. That was so close.
63'
WHAT A WASTE! Osako got overexcited and sends the ball too far and high, after some wonderful work around the Senegal penalty area by Kagawa and Sakai opened up the Africans' defence.
60'
WHAT A MISS!!! Osako seemed certain to get a touch to a beautiful pass sent in to the Senegalese box. The Japanese striker beat his markers, but he completely missed the ball as it fizzed past KhadimN'Diaye's goal.
58'
The Senegalese attacker's elbow hit another Japanese player in the face, Shoji, as the two players leapt high to vy for the ball.
58'
Yellow Card for Mbaye Niang(SEN)
57'
Hasebe is back on the field as the game continues with a Japanese free- kick.
56'
Hasebe, the Japanese captain has to go off the pitch for treatment as a result from an elbow to the face. That came from Niang trying to protect the ball for his shot on goal.
55'
Niangtakes a stab at goal, but his low effort is tame and Kawashima scoops it up.
54'
Nothing out of the ordinary so far as both teams keep trying to move into each other's halves only to get cut-off at the last moment.
52'
Ndiaye's effort goes too high over the Japanese goal.
50'
Osakotries to head the ball into the Senegal goal. But he couldn't generate enough power and N'Diayemakes a routine catch on that one.
47'
Sarr's cross into the Japanese box is kicked out by Yoshida for a corner. Niang was behind him looking for any mistake to pounce on.
46'
No changes to report for either side as we get underway with the second half.
And the players are making their way back onto the pitch for the second half.
Half-time!
The referee signals the end of the half. Japan handed Senegal the lead following a blunder by keeper Kawashima who punched the ball straight into Mane. Japan then equalised through a brilliant curling shot by Inui. Scores are level at half-time.
44' Free-kick!
Senegal win a free-kick on the left side of the field after Sakai brings down Mane. Mane steps up to take the free-kick and fires it towards the far post. Niangfinds himself unmarked and head across the face of goal but the referee signals offside.
38' Save!
Senegal are again on the front foot and the Japanese goalkeeper Kawashima almost gifted them another goal. A lovely ball from over the top releases Niang as Kawashima comes charging forward to collect the ball but then realizes that he isn't going to reach there in time. Niangpokes the ball but Kawashima positions himself quickly and puts in a diving save to keep the scores level.
34' Goall!!!
Japan find their way back into this game in style. Nagatomo made a clever run behind the Senegal defense and received a pass from over the top. He burst into the box before Inui picked up the ball from him and curled in a low shot into the bottom corner from 15 yards out. Beautiful strike from the winger leaving Ndiaye no chance of saving it.
34' Goall!!! Senegal 1 - 1 Japan
(Inui)
31'
Senegal have been playing really well so far. They have managed to maintain their shape at the back and are launching counter attacks with speed. Japan need to be careful not to concede another.
29'
Yoshida tries to pick out Inui with a diagonal pass but Sane reads it well and intercepts. Sane has been strong at the back for Senegal so far in this game.
25'
Japan come pouring forward once again and the ball is worked out to Shibasakiwho finds space on the left. His cross is a poor one though and is cleared at the near post.
22' Shot!
Japan take a short corner but the ball is won back by Senegal who counter with speed. Waguecurls in a cross from the right and Sarrtries to volley the ball into the back of the net. He doesn't get too much on the shot though and Kawashima comfortably saves.
