Venezuela equalized Japan 1-1 in friendly

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The result cut the winning streak of the Japanese team, who had three consecutive home wins against Latin American rivals (Costa Rica, Panama and Uruguay)

With a penalty goal by captain Tomás Rincón, his first goal in an official match with the national team, Venezuela drew 1-1 with Japan in a friendly match played at Oita Bank Done, located almost 800 kilometers from Tokyo.

The result cut the winning streak of the Japanese team, who had three consecutive victories at home against Latin American rivals (Costa Rica, Panama and Uruguay).

The locals, who took the field with a renewed selection, took advantage in the 40th minute with a goal by Hiroki Sakai, who slipped into the Venezuelan defense and spliced a volley after a set piece.

Those led by Rafael Dudamel were planted in an organized manner in the field, with an outstanding defensive performance by Rincón and the pair of power stations Nahuel Ferraresi and Jhon Chancellor. The middle zone also had support in defense of the end Darwin Machis and striker Salomón Rondón.

In the few opportunities he had, Rondón was close to putting Venezuela up in the 11th minute, but a defender was able to clear the goal line.

Already in the second half Venezuela improved its offensive and managed to tie at minute 81 with a lack in the area received by the midfielder Luis "Cariaco" González. The action resulted in the criminal marked Rincón.

At the end of the match, in the aggregate, Japan managed to score a goal but was nullified by advanced position.

Now Venezuela will prepare to face Iran on November 20.