Ayase Ueda struck twice, the second from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, as Japan came from behind to beat Venezuela 2-1 in a friendly, with Venezuela's Kevin Kelsy the standout performer on a night that sets up Japan's meeting with Ecuador. It was a contest decided in the closing seconds rather than in open play.
8.1Kevin KelsyVenezuela · Forward1 goal · 2 shots · 1 key passJapan 2:1 Venezuela — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
Second half2 - 1
- 65(Foul)
- 86
- 90 + 1(Dissent)
- 90 + 4VAR review (T. Kubo)
- 90 + 6
- 90 + 8(Foul)
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Japan vs Venezuela?
Japan 2-1 Venezuela (Int. Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Kevin Kelsy (46', assist Luís Balbo) for Venezuela; Ayase Ueda (49', assist Junya Ito) for Japan; Ayase Ueda (90+6') for Japan.
Was Japan's win deserved?
Yes — Japan were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Japan vs Venezuela?
Yellow cards: Jon Aramburu (Venezuela); Jose David Contreras (Venezuela); Ao Tanaka (Japan).
Head to Head meetings
Japan – Venezuela
Japan
Venezuela
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Japan
Venezuela
Best statistical picks
Japan – Venezuela
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Japan opened the score in 9 of the last 10 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 4.75 | 10.00 |
Match betting activity
$514.7K
Betting volume7K
bets- Japan to win13.9% of bets$174.3K974 bets
- Under 4.5 goals2.4% of bets$38.9K172 bets
- Under 2.5 goals7.4% of bets$37.1K522 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Japan
Japan is a strong favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 60.1 vs 41.5 for Venezuela. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 75.4 vs 28.6). CheckLive signal strength 80/100.
Home win — Japan1.27
High confidence80%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59.7
37.6
CheckSkill
53.5
50.3
CheckMental
75.4
28.6
CheckLive total60.1 vs 41.5+18.6
More match signals
Over 3.594%2.75
Japan (DNB)88%1.07
Japan (−1)94%
Today's market odds.
Bets and model
Full matchAll markets · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · WonHome win — Japan1.22
Betting pick · PendingJapan to win14% of bets · $174.3K
Exact score · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · Lost3 : 2expected score
Betting pick · Pending2 : 018% of bets · $424
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Japan vs Venezuela?
On CheckLive metrics Japan rate higher: 60.1 vs 41.5, CheckLive signal strength 80/100.
What is Japan's main edge?
Japan is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 75.4 vs 28.6 for Venezuela. The overall rating gap is 18.6.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Japan vs Venezuela, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 4.75 | 10.00 |