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Japan national football team international preparations

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The Japan national football team continued its international preparations under manager Hajime Moriyasu, marked by significant individual milestones and roster instability. During a 3-1 victory against Uruguay, striker Kento Shiobayashi scored his first goal for the national team, securing the win in first-half stoppage time following a combination with Ayase Ueda. This performance stands in contrast to Shiobayashi’s recent club struggles at VfL Wolfsburg following their relegation to the second division. In a subsequent match against Venezuela, Japan secured a 2-1 comeback victory. Ayase Ueda scored both goals for Japan, including a decisive late penalty following a foul on Takefusa Kubo. The penalty decision sparked controversy, with Venezuela manager Oswaldo Viscardo expressing dissatisfaction, claiming a penalty should have been awarded to his side. However, local Venezuelan influencers supported the VAR decision, noting the incident occurred during the ‘Attacking Possession Phase (APP)’. Manager Moriyasu also used the fixture to experiment with long throw-ins as a potential offensive weapon, featuring players such as Yuki Soma and Shuto Nakano. ~~However, the squad faces significant roster changes ahead~~ Ahead of the Kirin ~~Challenge~~ Cup ~~2026 and the Kirin Cup~~ 2026, ~~where they are scheduled~~ the squad faces further roster changes due to ~~face Uruguay, Venezuela, and Ecuador. Injuries have forced several withdrawals, including~~ injuries to defenders Ando Tomoya ~~Asano~~ and ~~Mitsuki Kumasaka. Most recently, defender Tsuyoshi~~ Watanabe ~~(Feyenoord) sustained a right calf injury during the Venezuela match on September 28.~~ Go. In response, ~~the Japan Football Association announced the emergency call-up of~~ Moriyasu has called up Henry ~~Kaiki~~ Maximilian Mochizuki ~~(FC Machida Zelvia)~~ and Hayato Araki. The senior team is scheduled to ~~replace him. Ahead~~ face Ecuador in the opening match of the Kirin Cup 2026 ~~match against Ecuador~~ on October ~~1, Moriyasu announced plans to rotate~~ 1 at Yokohama International General Stadium, with the ~~lineup due~~ match set to be broadcast on the ~~short turnaround following recent fixtures.~~ TBS network and streamed via TVer.

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