While Japan kept the same 3-4-2-1 formation as in their opening match against Hong Kong, China, they fielded a completely different starting eleven. HAYAKAWA Tomoki (Kashima Antlers) started in goal, with TSUNASHIMA Yuto (Tokyo Verdy), UEDA Naomichi (Kashima Antlers), and NAGATOMO Yuto (FC Tokyo) in defence. MOCHIZUKI Henry Heroki (FC Machida Zelvia), UNO Zento (Shimizu S-Pulse), TANAKA Satoshi (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), TAWARATSUMIDA Kota (FC Tokyo), SATO Ryunosuke (Fagiano Okayama), and HARA Taichi (Kyoto Sanga FC) occupied the midfield while HOSOYA Mao (Kashiwa Reysol) started as the lone striker. .....
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