Summary

  • FT: Japan (Iwabuchi, Sugasawa) 2-1 Scotland (Clelland)

  • Iwabuchi capitalises on slack play to fire over Alexander before Sugasawa converts from spot

  • Scots sub Clelland crashes shot into net from 25 yards

  • Scotland lost opening game 2-1 to England

Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. 'Scots daring to push a bit higher'

    Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Amy MacBeath
    BBC Scotland Sport at Roazhon Park

    That burst of energy from Emslie and bit of hustle from Cuthbert out wide has given the place a lift and a wee something for the Scotland fans to cheer about. The Scots are daring to push a bit higher, but the Japanese are relentless.

    Claire EmslieReuters

  2. Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Lee Alexander is alert and brave as she races off her line to clear at the feet of an advancing opponent. Kirsty Smith loses possession deep in her own half and goalkeeper Alexander is called on again to hold on to a raking shot from Aya Sameshima.

  3. Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Erin Cuthbert drives forward, taking on three opponents and winning a corner. From the set-piece, the ball falls to the edge of the box and Caroline Weir can only lash it over the top.

    Michelle Kerr applaudsAFP

  4. 'A lack of movement or a lack of confidence'

    Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    The amount of times that Scotland have looked forward and turned it out, then gone backwards is incredible. It's either a lack of movement or a lack of confidence from the person on the ball to pick the right pass.

  5. Japan continue to thrive

    Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Amy MacBeath
    BBC Scotland Sport at Roazhon Park

    This is the Japanese team we were all so wary of, hugely talented players on the ball and a pleasure to watch. They’re beginning to ramp up the pressure again in this half, and look like they’re having a blast. Scotland have the physical edge but need to make more of if they’re to find a way back.

    Yuika SugasawaGetty Images

  6. Emslie on for Scotland

    Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Lizzie Arnot makes way for Claire Emslie, who scored Scotland's only goal against England. That's a straight swap wide on the left.

  7. GREAT SAVE!

    Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Japan cut inside, like they've been doing all match, and Emi Nakajima powers in an angled shot from 18 yards, drawing a good diving save from Lee Alexander.

  8. Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Erin Cuthbert gets Scotland going in the right direction, threading a pass through for Lisa Evans, but the winger is squeezed out in the penalty area before she can get a shot off.

  9. Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Corner to Japan. Jane Ross completely misses her attempt at a headed clearance and Japan captain Saki Kumagai, perhaps taken by surprise by the misjudgement, can only fire well wide with an awkward volley.

  10. Player Rater

    Japan 2-0 Scotland

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    Japan Scotland player rater

  11. Watch: Sugita hits the woodwork

  12. Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Caroline Weir lets fly from 20 yards but the shot is straight at Japan keeper Ayaka Yamashita.

  13. Can Scotland up the tempo?

    Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer on Sportsound

    This is a World Cup and it looked like Scotland were playing a pre-season friendly in the first half

    Risa Shimizu and Lizzie ArnotGetty Images

  14. Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Japan are full of running as they quickly push Scotland back. A poor kick from Lee Alexander goes straight to a player in blue but Kirsty Smith is able to recover the situation with a smart challenge.

  15. Watch: Cuthbert fires over the bar

  16. KICK-OFF

    Japan 2-0 Scotland

    The second half gets under way. No changes in personnel for either side.

    Can Scotland find a way back?

  17. Watch: Sugasawa scores from the penalty spot

  18. 'Cuthbert and Little have done nothing'

    HT: Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer on Sportsound

    You look to Erin Cuthbert, you look to Kim Little - they haven't existed in this game. Creatively, they're the players you would look to and they have done nothing.

  19. Penalty decision 'very harsh'

    HT: Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    I think we can all agree that the penalty was the wrong decision. It was very harsh

    Rachel Corsie fouls Yuika SugasawaGetty Images

    Rachel Corsie was ruled to have fouled Yuika Sugasawa for the penalty award

  20. Can Scotland stem the tide?

    HT: Japan 2-0 Scotland

    Amy MacBeath
    BBC Scotland Sport a Roazhon Park

    So far all the goals Scotland have conceded during France 2019 have been in the first half, with a penalty in both games.

    Here’s hoping it stays that way as the Japanese are having too much fun out there for a Scottish fan’s liking!