Italy U21 1-1 Japan U21 in the U21 Friendly Games, round 1.

Japan U21 won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–W–L), scoring 7 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 1 time: Italy U21 0 wins, Japan U21 0, 1 draw.