Kirin Cup · Sunday 11 May 1986 · Matsuyama, Japan
Japan
AlgeriaJapan 2–1 Algeria (11 May 1986): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Japan winDrawAlgeria win
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Japan and Algeria.
- Japan won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Algeria won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Japan 1639, Algeria 1687 — Japan were favourites.
Japan: last 5 matches
- 0–1 vs South Korea3 Nov 1985 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–2 vs South Korea26 Oct 1985 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–1 vs Hong Kong22 Sep 1985 · World Cup Qualification
- 3–0 vs Hong Kong11 Aug 1985 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–4 vs Uruguay26 May 1985 · Kirin Cup
Algeria: last 5 matches
- 0–2 vs Switzerland6 May 1986 · International Friendly
- 2–3 vs Cameroon14 Mar 1986 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–0 vs Zambia11 Mar 1986 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–0 vs Morocco8 Mar 1986 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 4–1 vs Mozambique25 Feb 1986 · International Friendly