Japanese football team got selected on the basis of fairplay.

In the World Cup on Thursday, Poland defeated Japan 1-0 in Group H. Despite this defeat, the team of Japan reached the final 16. In fact, he got the benefit of winning Columbia in the same match at the Samara Stadium. Colombia defeated Senegal 1-0. Thus, in the points table, Columbia reached the first spot with 6 points. Japan and Senegal have 4-4 points. The goal difference of both the teams was also equal, but under Fairplay rules Japan was successful in reaching the next round. Japan is the first team in World Cup history to reach the next round under Fairplay. For Poland, Jane Badenreck scored a goal in the 59th minute with the help of Rafael Kurjawa.

Japan gets less yellow cards than Senegal

Fairplay rules: Fairplay points are prepared based on yellow card and red card.
Rule 1- 1 point will be deducted if first yellow card is received.
Rule 2 - Cutting 3 points after getting second yellow card / indirect red card.
Rule 3-Red Card Receipt 4 points will be deducted
Rule 4-Yellow Card and Direct Red Card 5 points will be deducted.

Japan got the first yellow card of the match

Japan made the first change in the match and in the 47th minute, instead of Shinji Okazaki, Yaya Osaka was sent to the field. After that in the 65th minute, Inuyei replaced Osama in place of Yasimori Muto and in the 82nd minute, Hasebe was fielded. The match's first yellow card was given to Japan's Mccino in the 66th minute. Poland made two changes in the 79th minute. He replaced Piotr Jielinski instead of Podorocci and Kurzawa on the field.

Team         attempt     Corner        Ball Possession         Pass     Pass Accuracy       Yellow Card

Japan         9              5                          54%                   453            83%                     1
Poland       11             7                         46%                    402            81%                     0