Japan vs Venezuela Highlights - September 28, 2026

Japan beat Venezuela 2-1 in International Friendly on September 28, 2026. The match was played at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.

Ayase Ueda (49', 90'+6') scored for Japan. Kevin Kelsy (46') scored for Venezuela.

They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five. Japan arrived unbeaten in 3.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

Shunsuke Saito shot wide for Japan on 4 minutes. Soon after, Tsuyoshi Watanabe could not find the target for Japan (9').

Kevin Kelsy sent an effort off target for Venezuela (18'). Yuki Soma forced a save for Japan on 32 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Shunsuke Saito’s effort (32').

Substitutions: Japan 1, Venezuela 0.

After the break, Luís Balbo picked out Kevin Kelsy, who scored for Venezuela (46'). Ayase Ueda scored for Japan on 49 minutes after a pass from Junya Ito.

Moments later, Bryan Castillo shot wide for Venezuela on 51 minutes. Shuto Nakano saw a shot blocked (55').

Jon Aramburu was booked for Venezuela (65'). Soon after, a block denied Yuki Soma on 67 minutes.

Cristian Cásseres Jr. tested the goalkeeper for Venezuela (77'). Shortly afterwards, Jesús Ramírez forced a save for Venezuela on 82 minutes.

José Contreras was booked for Venezuela (90'+5'). Ayase Ueda converted a penalty for Japan (90'+6').

Substitutions: Japan 9, Venezuela 4.

Japan controlled 51.9% of possession. Japan had 12 shots with 4 on target, while Venezuela had 9 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Japan 3, Venezuela 2. Corners: Japan 1, Venezuela 7.

Japan completed the most passes, 473 in total at 87.7% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.