Mens Olympic Football - Japan v Morocco

Japan caused the upset of the tournament so far in defeating Spain in a one sided affair. Morocco played an indifferent match against Honduras and paid for some ill discipline with disappointing 2-2 draw.

London 2012 Olympic Football - Game Day 2 - Match 11

Japan U23 v Morocco U23 (17:00 Newcastle) Best Match Odds: 1.83 3.75 5.40  Best Outright Winner Odds: Japan 17.0 & Morocco 126.

Group D Table:

1. Japan         P1 W1 D0 L0 Pts 3 GF1 GA0 GD+1
2. Honduras   P1 W0 D1 L0 Pts 1 GF2 GA2 GD0
3. Morocco     P1 W0 D1 L0 Pts 1 GF2 GA2 GD0
4. Spain         P1 W0 D0 L1 Pts 0 GF0 GA1 GD-1

Group D Top Scorers: Bengtson 2, Barrada 1, Labyad 1, Otsu 1.

Last Game Analysis: Japan ripped through Spain many times and only poor finishing spoiled a perfect game for them. Japan started slowly and allowed the Spanish passing game to flourish, but after half an hour they sprang to life and starting carving open the Spanish defence at will. Their cause was helped by the sending off but all credit to the Japanese as they looked very good. Morocco had a mixed game, good attacking play at times but marred by over zealous tackling and poor concentration. They conceded possession many times needlessly and lacked cohesion. In Labyad they had the man of the match however, the one standout player for Morocco.

Betting Analysis: Japan look good to add to the win against group favourites Spain. With incisive passing and great movement Japan should have won by more goals, only poor finishing let Spain of the hook. Morocco looked disjointed and were 2nd best to an average Honduras side. Selection is Japan to win in 90 minutes @1.83