Japan Vs Iceland Live Score, International Friendly 2026: Blue Samurai Left Frustrated By Rigid ISL In Tokyo

That is it! First half ends with both sides locked at 0-0. Japan had most of the chances with Iceland, defending deep in their half.

Japan 0-0 Iceland

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time. Nothing major to report in this half. Japan have had few shots on target but Icelandic goalie Valdimarsson has remained untroubled.

Japan 0-0 Iceland 45+1'

Hákon Valdimarsson, Brentford goalie, denies Ao Tanaka from scoring after the the Japanese player has a right footed shot from outside the box.

Japan 0-0 Iceland 39'

Kristian Hlynsson becomes the first player in the match to get booked. The Icelandic player goes in for a reckless challenge and ref is helpless and has to book him.

Japan 0-0 Iceland 33'

There has been nothing major to report from this game with hardly any action. Few hits and misses but that's about it.

Japan 0-0 Iceland 26'

Uh-oh! Seems like Japan have an injury worry. Veteran defender Maya Yoshida has gone down and will have to be replaced. Hiroki Ito is coming on as his replacement.

Japan 0-0 Iceland 14'

Early exchanges and Japan are dominating the ball against Iceland. Japan have 81% of the ball inside the six minutes and it seems this will be the pattern for the rest of the game too.

Japan 0-0 Iceland 6'

Peep pee! Whistle is blown and we are away at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo for the international friendly between Japan and Iceland.

Japan 0-0 Iceland 1'

We are seconds away from the kick-off at the Japan National Stadium.

ISL Starting XI: Valdimarsson, Magnússon, Thórhallsson, Grétarsson, Tómasson, Thórdarson, Baldursson, Ellertsson, Hlynsson, Thórdarson, Willumsson.

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