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23/09/2056, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia, Live on National TV
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Zambia Vs Japan

Zambia play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: V Chibiya (GK) , S Hamaundu (CB) , A Muzandu (CB) , D Njanji (CB) , M Bwanga (RB) , R Tana (LB) , O Nkhono (CDM) , S Lubilo (CAM) , U Kasambala (RM) , O Mwauluka (LM) , K Sitwala (ST) And the subs are: M Mdala (CB) , T Monze (CB) , G Mwala (CM) , M Mbozi (CM) , T Mushala (ST)

Japan play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Hirai (GK) , T Shinohara (CB) , M Sugawara (CB) , M Suko (RB) , H Noguchi (LB) , G Yoshida (CDM) , K Kobayashi (CAM) , N Sakata (RM) , D Shishido (LM) , K Kase (ST) , H Murano (ST) And the subs are: N Tomita (CB) , I Orio (CB) , I Miki (CM) , H Uemura (CM) , H Kuno (ST)

Welcome to National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia where Zambia will face Japan.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 60000.

1' - Zambia kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

14' - Razi Tana uses his pace to beat Keiichi Kase.  

17' - Razi Tana passes to Duncan Njanji.  Duncan Njanji plays a long ball to Obiajulu Mwauluka.  Obiajulu Mwauluka attempts to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

22' - Razi Tana finds Shevon Hamaundu with a long pass.  Shevon Hamaundu spots a run from Shaun Lubilo.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

24' - Keiichi Kase plays a long ball to Michi Sugawara.  Michi Sugawara whips in a cross, but Shevon Hamaundu intercepts and takes possession.  

26' - Shevon Hamaundu hits the ball long to Afram Muzandu.  Afram Muzandu curves the ball into the box, but Takeshi Shinohara intercepts and takes possession.  

30' - Takeshi Shinohara finds Michi Sugawara with a short pass.  Michi Sugawara spots a run from Kei Kobayashi.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

42' - Obiajulu Mwauluka spots a run from Shaun Lubilo.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Shaun Lubilo is caught offside!  

44' - Shaun Lubilo brings the ball forward, outpacing Goro Yoshida.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Japan kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - Razi Tana sees a run from Shaun Lubilo.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Shaun Lubilo is able to control the ball.  Shaun Lubilo looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Shaun Lubilo is going to be taken off.  Mark Mbozi is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Shevon Hamaundu will come off.  Matthew Mdala is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Naoki Sakata is going to be taken off.  Ichiro Miki is brought on from the bench.  

54' - Michi Sugawara sees Hisoka Murano making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Hisoka Murano runs on to the ball.  Hisoka Murano tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Hisoka Murano for Japan!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

55' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Kabonesa Sitwala is going to be taken off.  Tavon Mushala is brought on from the bench.  

65' - Duncan Njanji plays the ball to Mark Mbozi.  Mark Mbozi sees Ontibile Nkhono making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Ontibile Nkhono has strayed offside!  

70' - Kei Kobayashi plays a long ball to Goro Yoshida.  Goro Yoshida hits the ball long to Michi Suko.  Michi Suko runs with the ball, beating Mashawn Bwanga.  

71' - Michi Suko sees Daiki Shishido making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Daiki Shishido runs on to the ball.  Daiki Shishido takes a shot towards goal...and Daiki Shishido scores!  That's a nice goal from the Japan player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

72' - Zambia kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Keiichi Kase is going to be taken off.  Hiro Kuno is brought on from the bench.  

77' - Uzondu Kasambala dispossesses Kei Kobayashi and the ball goes loose.  Zambia try to launch a counter attack.  Uzondu Kasambala attempts a shot from long range, aiming for the top of the net...and Uzondu Kasambala scores!  Its a goal for Zambia!  The ball went in off the upright!

77' - Japan kick the ball off for the restart.  

82' - Ontibile Nkhono successfully tackles Kei Kobayashi and takes possession.  Ontibile Nkhono tries to use ball skills to beat Goro Yoshida.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Ontibile Nkhono runs with the ball!  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Takeshi Shinohara is going to be taken off.  Iwao Orio joins the game from the bench.  

87' - Michi Sugawara tackles Ontibile Nkhono and takes possession.  Michi Sugawara finds Iwao Orio with a long ball.  Mark Mbozi tackles Iwao Orio and takes the ball.  Mark Mbozi slides the ball to Ontibile Nkhono.  Ontibile Nkhono attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Ontibile Nkhono for Zambia!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

87' - Japan kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended Zambia 2 - 2 Japan.