FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - NEWS BLOG - UPDATE 35

 MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: BRAZIL VS. KOREA

Brazil score 2 goals early on Neymar's penalty kick against Korea Republic in World Cup

The FIFA World Cup Qatar took place on 5 December (6 Japan hours), with Brazil and Korea Republic facing each other in the first round of the final tournament.

Brazil took the lead early in the match with Vinicius' goal. Moments later, Neymar scored a penalty that Richarlison was brought down to extend the lead to two.

Brazil scored four goals in the first half and took a big lead into the second half of the World Cup against Korea Republic

The FIFA World Cup Qatar took place on 5 December (6 Japan hours), with Brazil and Korea Republic facing each other in the first round of the final tournament.

Brazil came back from 4-0 down after the first half. They opened the scoring with Vinicius' goal early in the first half, before Neymar converted the penalty that was awarded shortly after. Richarlison and Paqueta scored back-to-back goals.

Korea Republic return one goal with Baek Sung-ho's goal against Brazil in the Soccer World Cup

The FIFA World Cup Qatar took place on 5 December (6 Japan hours), with Brazil and Korea Republic facing each other in the first round of the final tournament.

Brazil took a 4-0 lead in the first half. Korea Republic scored one goal after 30 minutes of the second half thanks to a goal by Baek Seung-ho.

Brazil beat Korea Republic; in quarter-finals against Croatia at Soccer World Cup

The first round of the World Cup Qatar took place on 5 December (6 Japan hours), and Brazil defeated Korea Republic 4-1 to reach the last eight of the tournament for the eighth consecutive time.

Brazil took the lead early in the first half with Vinicius' goal, with Neymar scoring a penalty shortly after. Richarlison and Paqueta scored back-to-back goals. In the second half, Korea Republic stepped up their attack, and Baek Seung-ho scored a goal after the 30th minute, but the counterattack ended there.

Brazil will face Croatia, who defeated Japan, in the quarter-finals.

BRAZIL NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN WORLD CUP 2022

Neymar Pele's record of immediate goal in return match "1" World Cup

The first round of the World Cup Qatar took place on 5 December (6 Japan hours), and Brazil defeated Korea Republic 4-1 to reach the last eight of the tournament for the eighth consecutive time.

The absolute ace of the soccer kingdom made his presence felt in the return match. Brazil's Neymar injured his right ankle in the first match against Serbia. He missed the next two games but returned to the starting line-up for the first game of the playoffs.

Brazil took the lead early in the match and scored a penalty after 10 minutes. The kicker is Neymar. He kicked a loose ball into the bottom right corner of the goal as if to taunt the opposing goalkeeper, resulting in an additional goal. After that, Brazil continued to attack and won the match 4-1.

It was Neymar's 76th goal for Brazil. Pelé, who was dubbed the "king", is one step away from the most goals scored by the national team in history, and he has seen that he will reach it during this tournament. In the quarter-finals, they will face defending World Cup runners-up Croatia.

Brazil's No. 10 Neymar on the pitch for his comeback: "I have nothing but gratitude"

The first round of the World Cup Qatar took place on 5 December (6 Japan hours), and Brazil defeated Korea Republic 4-1 to reach the last eight of the tournament for the eighth consecutive time.

The number 10 of the kingdom is back. Brazil's Neymar, who had missed the first match of the first round with a right ankle injury, returned to the starting line-up. As if to express joy, they danced on the pitch. He revealed that there was a night when he cried that he might not be able to return to the lineup, and sincerely said, "I have nothing but gratitude for the words of love from the fans, and I have no choice but to express my gratitude through my performance."

He pulled the ball out in the middle, dribbled and made sharp dashes. He was the kicker for the penalty kick in the 13th minute of the first half. Kiss the ball and wipe the sweat. He moved extremely to the left and made a mockery of the goalkeeper who tried to mislead him with his erratic movements, so he decided to go down the right. Alex Telles was in the stands. He shook hands with his teammates who were injured in the first round and could not return during the tournament.

England player returns home after burglary Coach: 'Family rather than football'

England national team forward Raheem Sterling (27) = Chelsea = who is participating in the soccer World Cup Qatar tournament was robbed by robbers at his home in Surrey, southern England, and Sterling returned home in a hurry. England beat Senegal in the first round of the playoffs on 4 December, but he was absent.

According to the Times and other sources, when the family who had been watching the game in Qatar returned home on the 3rd, their home was vandalized and jewelry and watches were missing. Local police are investigating it as a robbery. Southgate expressed his understanding of his return, saying, "Family is more important than football."

Sterling scored in the first round against Iran. England will face France in the quarter-finals on the evening of the 10th (early morning of the Japan time), but it is undecided whether they will return to the team. 

Football Association President Tashima, Coach Moriyasu 'highly evaluated' and may continue

Japan Football Association President TASHIMA Kohzo said of Japan coach MORIYASU Hajime, who was eliminated in the first round of the World Cup Qatar, on 5 December, "There is no doubt that he has a high reputation, and he has done a great job as a coach." He was interviewed after the match against Croatia.

Coach Moriyasu defeated Germany and Spain in the first round.

Four players who didn't play: "This experience is not in vain" Soccer World Cup

In the first round of the final tournament of the World Cup in Qatar, Japan lost to Croatia 1-1 on penalties, missing out on reaching the last eight for the first time. Of the 26 players called up for this tournament, goalkeepers Kawashima Eiji (Strasbourg) and Schmidt Daniel (Sint-Truiden), and field players SHIBASAKI Gaku (Leganés) and MACHINO Shuto (Shonan) did not have the opportunity to play.

Shibasaki, who started all four matches at the last World Cup in Russia 2018, said, "We have been working hard for four years as Moriyasu Japan to win this match, so we have to accept the harsh reality." The 23-year-old Machino, who was called up as an additional player, vowed to take a leap forward from here, saying, "I don't think this experience will be in vain, and I can only say that after I get results in the future.

"Thank you" and first of all, sports bar in Minami, Osaka World Cup

Japan challenged Croatia to reach the long-awaited top eight at the World Cup Qatar. About 400 people packed the sports bar "Digest" in downtown Minami in Osaka City, and cheered them up with "Nippon" calls.

On this day, the kick-off kick-off was 0:00 a.m. on the 6th. Mao Miyake, a 20-year-old university student from Kobe City, visited to share the enthusiasm of reaching the top eight. "They beat strong teams Germany and Spain, so I'm looking forward to it today." His friend, 20-year-old university student Sanan Oba also smiled, saying, "Kaoru Mitoma's brilliant dribbling brought me to the best eight scenery that Japan had never seen." When goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda made a good save, Shunsuke Kataoka (22), a university student from Fujiidera City, Osaka Prefecture, who has been playing soccer since he was a child, was delighted, saying, "It was dangerous, but we stopped it well.

Then, Maeda Daizen pushed in and scored the long-awaited opening goal, and the excitement reached its climax. Fans beat drums and high-fived each other. Ryo Tahara, a 23-year-old office worker from Sayama City, Osaka, who gave up on going home at night, said, "It's rare for Japan to score first at the World Cup, and the players are relaxed. With that shot, I can work hard from tomorrow."

However, the score was tied in the second half and the game went into extra time. Kotaro Imagai, a 27-year-old office worker from Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture, said, "The players are really working hard." Ayako Fujimi, a 43-year-old office worker from Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture, said she has been a soccer fan since the Doha tragedy in 1993, saying, "The Japan who couldn't go to the World Cup are competing on an equal footing with the rest of the world. I stared at the screen intently.

Japan lost on penalties. Sayaka Yamashita, 22, who visited from Nara City, said, "I was disappointed, but she showed me her dreams on the world stage. I want to say thank you," he said, his eyes watering. "Thank you" erupted in the store, and warm applause never ceased.

Katsuya Matsui, 59, who coached Maeda from Taishi Town, Osaka Prefecture, when he was a member of the Taishicho Junior Soccer Club, watched the match at home. Commenting on Maeda, he said, "He contributed to the victory by running around with amazing stamina. He achieved an amazing achievement in the World Cup. I want to spread football culture further."

Average viewership for World Cup matches against Croatia: Kanto 34.6%, Kansai 33.1%

The average household viewership of the first round match between Japan and Croatia in the final tournament of the World Cup Qatar broadcast on Fuji TV in the early morning of the 6th was 34.6% in the Kanto region and 33.1% in the Kansai region, according to a preliminary survey by Video Research.

The highest instant viewership was 38.3% recorded at the end of the second half of the match in the Kanto region and 36.8% recorded near the end of the first half in the Kansai region. The viewership was announced as aggregated data until the middle of the first half of extra time.

Moriyasu's comrade-in-arms: Hiroshima bar owner: "I'm tired, let's drink again" World Cup

Shinobu Toshige, 53, the owner of GAJA bar in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima, has been friends with coach Hajime Moriyasu of the World Cup Japan National Team for more than 30 years, having played with him when he was a member of the Mazda Soccer Club, the predecessor of the J.League Sanfrecce Hiroshima. "I never thought I would be such a fine guy." Before the start of the match against Croatia in the early morning of the 6th, Toshige laughed as he watched his former teammate standing in front of the bench on TV.

During his time at Mazda, coach Moriyasu played as a midfielder. Toshige recalls, "Having him in the match greatly expanded the environment where the attackers could move freely." He was a hard worker and had a brilliant sense of covering and passing. On the other hand, "I was laughing at things when I was out of football." The nickname "Poichi", which has now become a nationwide ward, has not changed since that time.

On that day, about 20 people gathered in the store to support the match against Croatia. A 50-year-old male office worker from Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, has been working since 8 a.m., but his eyes lit up with anticipation, saying, "I don't get enough sleep. When Maeda Daizen opened the scoring in the first half, people cheered "Maeda was good," and even if they caught up in the second half, "there is still time."

The match ended in a penalty shootout, with some people holding a picture of goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda and staring at the TV as if praying. However, he was defeated, and a sigh spread, "Ahhh Miku Nishioka, a 23-year-old office worker from Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, said, "I want to say to the players, 'Thank you for making the Japan more exciting.'"

Before the start of the World Cup, Toshige sent an email to coach Moriyasu. "Show everyone Moriyasu's football that will surprise the world." That's right, Moriyasu Japan scored a big gold victory by defeating strong teams Germany and Spain in the first round. Toshige analyzes, "There is no flashiness in the selection of national team players, but I think they have gathered players who can stay faithful to Moriyasu's tactics."

After the defeat to Croatia, Toshige had tears in his eyes, saying, "I missed you," and when coach Moriyasu appeared on TV, he muttered, "I'm tired." "It's frustrating, but Japan proved that you can compete with the world, and I'm going to text Moriyasu to say, 'Good job, let's drink together again.'"