NEWS
Fixture determined for KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2018 (9/11@Osaka), SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) to face Costa Rica
08 June 2018
- SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) will face Costa Rica National Team on Tuesday 11 September at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka as part of their six matches of KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2018 scheduled from September to November.
KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2018【Tue. 11 September@Osaka】
Organiser:
Japan Football Association
Host Association:
Osaka Football Association
Fixture:
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Costa Rica National Team
Date:
Tue. 11 September Night-game
Venue:
Osaka/Panasonic Stadium Suita
Special Sponsor:
Kirin Co., Ltd., Kirin Beverage Co., Limited.
Japan National football team's official partner:
Kirin Co., Ltd., Kirin Beverage Co., Limited.
Japan National football team's official supplier:
adidas Japan K.K
TV Broadcasting:
TBC
Radio Broadcasting:
TBC
Tickets:
Advance sales at Family Mart (lottery format) from Sat. 2 to Sun. 10 June, advance sales at Family Mart (first come, first served basis) from Sun. 17 June to Mon. 16 July
<Reference>Opponent's data
Costa Rica National Team
◇FIFA Ranking (as of 7 June 2018): 23rd
◇Head-to-head record:
2 wins 0 loses 1 draw (7 goals for, 2 gaols against)
6 August 1995 ◯3-0 Kyoto, Japan (International Friendly Match)
17 April 2002 △1-1 Kanagawa, Japan (KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2002)
2 June 2014 ◯3-1 Tampa, USA (International Friendly Match)
Tue. 11 September, Night-game
Panasonic Stadium Suita, Osaka
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Costa Rica National Team
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