Closing prices weren't captured for this fixture. Bookmaker odds were not published for it, or the match ended before live pricing was recorded.
- No events yet.
- 01 Sep 2016 Japan 1 - 2 United Arab Emirates W
- 23 Jan 2015 Japan 1 - 1 United Arab Emirates D
- 06 Sep 2012 Japan 1 - 0 United Arab Emirates L
- 09 Oct 2008 Japan 1 - 1 United Arab Emirates D
- 13 Jul 2007 United Arab Emirates 1 - 3 Japan L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 12 | W W W W |
| 2 |
|
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | W W D D W |
| 3 |
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 | D W L W D |
| 4 |
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 | L W L D W |
| 5 |
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 | D W L D L |
| 6 |
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 | D D W W |
| 7 |
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 | W D D W |
| 8 |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 7 | W D L W |
| 9 |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 7 | W D L W |
| 10 |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 7 | W D W L |
| 11 |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 | L W W D |
| 12 |
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 6 | W L D D L |
| 13 |
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 6 | W W L L L |
| 14 |
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | L W D D |
| 15 |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 | L L L W |
| 16 |
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 1 | D L L L |
| 17 |
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -8 | 1 | L L D L |
| 18 |
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 | L L L L |
Lineups not recorded for this match
We don't have a team sheet on file for this fixture.
Match preview
United Arab Emirates faced Japan in the FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) on Thursday, 23 March 2017 and the match finished 0–2. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
United Arab Emirates sit 5th in the FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) table with 9 points from 8 matches (2W · 3D · 3L). Japan are 8th with 7 points from 4 matches (2W · 1D · 1L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 8 times on record. United Arab Emirates have won 4, Japan have won 3 and 1 match ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
Use the tabs above to jump straight to the events timeline, the final lineups, the match stats and the full head-to-head record. Everything is indexed so you can scroll back through any moment of the game.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
Join the live United Arab Emirates vs Japan chatroom in the sidebar to react with other fans as the match unfolds. The chat is free, no account required.
United Arab Emirates vs Japan — frequently asked
When was United Arab Emirates vs Japan played?
Kick-off was in the FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC).
Where was United Arab Emirates vs Japan played?
United Arab Emirates host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of United Arab Emirates vs Japan?
United Arab Emirates 0 – 2 Japan. Japan won.
How can I follow United Arab Emirates vs Japan live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is United Arab Emirates vs Japan part of?
The FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC). Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) hub. You can also follow United Arab Emirates and Japan for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.