Japan vs North Korea — Pass Map

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Japan 1 – 0 North Korea

World Cup Qualification AFC · 21 Mar 2024

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Metronome orchestrating midfield tempo

A. Tanaka dominated possession with 78 accurate passes at 90.7% accuracy across 111 touches. His control of the ball shaped Japan's attacking rhythm and build-up play throughout the match.

Creative threat despite low conversion

D. Maeda generated 2 key passes despite posting 0.0 expected assists from open play. His penetrative positioning created dangerous moments even when underlying metrics suggested limited clear-cut opportunities.

Dominant defensive presence everywhere

K. P. Hyok tallied 14 combined defensive actions—tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances—anchoring North Korea's backline. His constant intervention disrupted Japan's attacking flow and maintained defensive shape under pressure.

Defensive distributor changes game instantly

C. O. Chol delivered 2 key passes in just 38 minutes off the bench, despite 0.0 expected assists. His introduction injected attacking creativity into North Korea's defensive setup in a compact timeframe.