Qatar World Cup Japan National Team’s “Best Game” Ranking! 2nd place “Germany”, 1st place? -All About NEWS

The 2022 FIFA World Cup (World Cup) Qatar tournament has finally come to an end. From December 7th to 15th, the All About editorial department conducted a questionnaire survey on “Japan’s soccer World Cup team’s fighting style” targeting 214 men and women in their teens to 70s nationwide. Here, the results of “What is the best game in your opinion?” will be announced in a ranking format.

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2nd place: Germany (78 votes)

The 2nd place was the “Germany match” which was held from 22:00 on November 23, Japan time. YOSHIDA Maya went into the first match with enthusiasm, saying, “I want to catch up with Germany and jump into the lead role.”

In the first half, they scored one goal and continued to struggle, but in the second half, DOAN Ritsu and ASANO Takuma scored. Thanks to goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda’s excellent saves, the team won the match 2-1.

Respondents commented, “Giant killing against a higher-ranked opponent in the first match was tough, and I was moved and excited (man in his 50s/Kanagawa prefecture).” I think the match gave the Japanese team a boost (female in her 40s/Aichi prefecture).”

He also said, “Honestly, I thought we would lose, so I was really happy to see it. Saitama Prefecture)”, and others said that they were surprised by the change in the team’s fighting style between the first half and the second half.

“I scored with Asano’s never-give-up shot (Male in his 50s/Tokyo)” “Gonda’s defense was amazing, and it seemed like it created a virtuous cycle for the other players’ morale (30 It seems that some people were attracted to the play of each player, such as “Because Doan’s goal was impressive (Female in her 40s/Saitama Prefecture)”.

1st place: Spain match (96 votes)

The first place was the “Spain match” held from 4:00 on December 2nd Japan time. Japan is ranked 24th in the world, while Spain is ranked 7th
. We entered the match with the intention of advancing to the final tournament against the top team.

Although they gave up the opening goal in the first half, Doan scored in the 3rd minute of the second half. In the 6th minute of the second half, Mitoma Kaoru turned a ball that looked like it could have crossed the goal line and Tanaka Aoi scored. We beat Spain 2-1. Twenty-nine years after the Doha tragedy that shattered the dream of participating in the World Cup for the first time, the supporters were wildly enthusiastic for the Japanese national team who won a historic victory in the same place. The internet was flooded with words like “Doha’s Miracle” and “Doha’s Joy”.

A respondent commented, “The first goal, Doan’s powerful shot, was great, and I was impressed by the movement of Tanaka, who believed in Mitoma’s cross for the second goal. (Kyoto Prefecture)” “Because I felt more at ease than watching the match against Germany. Director Moriyasu had a clear plan, and I think I was able to see the culmination of Moriyasu Japan (male, 20s/Tokyo)” It is an honor to win against Spain, the strongest team.To be honest, I felt that the possibility of losing was higher, so hats off to the players’ fight (man in his 30s/Nagano Prefecture).” , received comments of praise for the players and coaches.

In addition, the development of the match left an impression, such as “The attack at the beginning of the second half after the opening goal was overwhelming (man in his 40s / Niigata prefecture)” and “It was an unexpected development (man in his 40s / Oita prefecture)”. I also received a comment.

*The world rankings are those at the time of the match.

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