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SAMURAI BLUE to face Venezuela National Team at KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2018【11/16＠Oita Stadium, Oita】
28 September 2018
It has been determined that the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) will face the Venezuela National Team in the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2018 at Oita Stadium, Oita on Friday 16 November.
【11/16@Oita Stadium, Oita】
Organiser:
Japan Football Association
Host Association:
Oita Football Association
Fixture:
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Venezuela National Team
Date:
Fri. 16 November
Kick-off time:
19:30
Venue:
Oita Stadium, Oita
Special Sponsor:
Kirin Co., Ltd., Kirin Beverage Co., Limited.
Japan National football team's official partner:
Kirin Co., Ltd., Kirin Beverage Co., Limited.
Japan National football team's official supplier:
adidas Japan K.K
Broadcasting:
Live on TBS group
＜Reference＞Opponent's data
Venezuela National Team
◇FIFA Ranking (as of 20 September 2018): 32nd
◇Head-to-head record: 3 matches 1 win 2 draws
| 2 February 2010 | △0-0 | KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2010 @Oita, Japan |
|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2012 | △1-1 | KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2012 @Sapporo, Japan |
| 9 September 2014 | 〇3-0 | KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2014 @Yokohama, Japan * |
*Actual match ended in 2-2, but FIFA ruled that Japan has won the match 3-0 after it was revealed that Venezuela had allowed a suspended player in this match.
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