"Junya Ito netted with a neat finish on 84 minutes after the visitors - who are ranked among the top 20 teams in the world - went close on several occasions."
"The hosts started both halves brightly but they were ultimately undone by a Japanese side who largely dominated throughout to extend their impressive run of results to just one defeat in 11."
"Scotland will be hoping to progress out the group for the very first time at the World Cup finals this summer."
Junya Ito scored the only goal of the match in the 84th minute, leading Japan to a 1-0 victory over Scotland. Despite Scotland's early chances, Japan dominated possession and created more opportunities. Scotland's performance served as a useful reference ahead of the World Cup finals, where they aim to progress beyond the group stage for the first time. The match showcased Japan's strong form, extending their unbeaten run to one defeat in 11 matches.
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