Japan was also strong.Japan beat Egypt 2-0 in the first Group A match of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cu..

Japan was also strong.

Japan beat Egypt 2-0 in the first Group A match of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Paradanos in Santiago, Chile.

Japan was eliminated from the group stage in the 2023 tournament. With their victory over Egypt, they will be able to see the round of 16 for the first time in six years since 2019.

사진 확대 Ichihara did not miss the penalty opportunity he was given. Photo (Santiago Chile) =AFPBBNews=News1

Japan, where Ichihara and Ishii scored in a row, reported their first win of the tournament without much crisis against Egypt. Next up is Chile, the host country.

Japan started with goalkeeper Pisano, followed by Umeki, Ichihara, Kita, Kosugi, Sato, Fuse, Ozeki, Saito, Kanda and Ishii.

Egypt started with goalkeeper Wahba, followed by Sami-Bustangi-Abdin-Safaga-Kabbaka-Gabriel-Abdullah-Nail-Telib.

사진 확대 Japan beat Egypt 2-0 in the first Group A match of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Paradanos in Santiago, Chile. Photo (Santiago Chile) =AFPBBNews=News1

In the 8th minute of the first half, Kosugi’s cross and Kanda’s shot in the box headed over the goal. Then, in the 15th minute of the first half, a major mistake caused a loss crisis. At this time, Abdallah’s mid-range shot passed by the goal and avoided a run.

In the 26th minute of the first half, Saito won a penalty. And Ichihara finished without a mistake to lead Egypt 1-0.

In the second half, the score came out early. Saito’s interception after the pressure defense and Ishii’s mid-range shot opened the Egyptian goal to make it 2-0.

Japan then pressed Egypt hard and eventually secured its first win by maintaining a two-goal lead.

사진 확대 Ishii’s mid-range shot opened Egypt’s goal lightly. Photo (Santiago Chile) =AFPBBNews=News1

[MIN JUN KU, MK Sports Reporter]