FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - NEWS BLOG - UPDATE 36

 VICTORY OF CROATIA CELEBRATED IN TOKYO

Related stocks sold off in disappointment after defeat of World Cup Japan representative ABEMA etc.

Following Japan's loss to Croatia in the first round of the final tournament of the World Cup Qatar, World Cup-related stocks fell markedly on the Tokyo stock market on the 6th. It continued to rise on the back of growing interest in the World Cup, but there was a disappointing sell-off.

The hub, which broadcasts the game at the British-style pub "HUB", was temporarily down more than 10% from the previous day's closing price to 63.

Conceded 4 goals in the first half to Korea Republic and Brazil to lose the World Cup

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 5 December (6 Japan hours), with Korea Republic losing to Brazil 4-1.

Korea Republic showed their power difference to Brazil from the start and could not upset them. They conceded four goals by the 36th minute of the first half, and coach Bent said, "It was a fair result because the strong team who are the favourites won the title."

The defensive line of the back four was easily breached. Five players, including the goalkeeper, stood in the way of the seventh minute of the first half, but could not stop Vinicius' shot, and a few minutes later, Zheng Mata-rong awarded a penalty for a thoughtless foul.

"I will take the criticism" Defeat of strong teams, veteran power that supported the team World Cup

In the first round of the World Cup Qatar Finals, Japan were eliminated by defending runners-up Croatia on 5 December (6 Japan hours) after a 1-1 penalty shootout.

Although they were unable to break the "barrier" to reach the last eight again in their fourth attempt, they shocked the world by defeating the champions one after another in the first round. What underpinned the team was undoubtedly the experience of veterans.

The come-from-behind victory over Germany in the first match is symbolic. The 24-year-old Ritsu Doan, who came on as a substitute in the second half and scored the equaliser, reflected after the match.

Kaoru Mitoma's tears and determination to be the trump card of the attack "To be the one who leads the national team" World Cup

In the first round of the World Cup Qatar on 5 December (6 Japan hours), Japan succumbed to a penalty shoot-out that went 1-1 to defending champions Croatia.

The 25-year-old Kaoru Mitoma, who has been a trump card in Japan's attacks, was in tears after the match. "Everything was missing". Despite leaving a strong impact, they were unable to score a goal in the big game, and ended the battle with frustration.

In the match against Croatia, he came on in the 19th minute of the second half when the score was 1-1, and he came on the left side of midfield. He repeatedly dribbles well. The biggest highlight came near the end of the first half of extra time.

When he receives the ball in his own half, he breaks through the left flank vertically and powerfully. He cut sharply into the centre in front of the penalty area and fired a powerful right-footed shot, but he was unable to hit the front of opposing goalkeeper Ryvakovic and into the net. In the penalty shootout, he said, "I wanted the team to win," and appeared as the second player. But once again, Rybakovic blocked him with a single right hand. When the elimination was decided, I broke down crying on the pitch.

Because of the "individual" power to dribble to break through situations and generate goals, existence itself is also called "tactics". With each match, his presence increased. The desperate turn of the ball against Spain, which is said to be "millimeter-by-millimeter", led to Ao Tanaka's winning goal.

He played a key role in the historic Venus and the team's appearance in the playoffs, but he came on as a second-half substitute in all four matches and failed to score the expected goal. Speaking about Croatia, who have become the top eight barriers, he said, "I thought we were strong in the match, and we have to play in a way that makes us feel that way."

What will they look like in four years' time? "I have to become the one who leads the national team." I will never forget the tears of that day.

KAORU MITOMA - JAPANESE FOOTBALL PLAYER

"To the long-awaited victory" celebrates at a Croatian restaurant in Tokyo Soccer World Cup

Applause for the heated battle of the "new era". In the World Cup Qatar, Croatia defeated Japan on penalties on the 6th. Croats living in Japan also watched the game in the wee hours of the morning and praised the good performance of both countries.

At Dobro, a Croatian restaurant in Kyobashi, Tokyo, Croatian officials living in Japan began gathering one after another before 11 p.m. on the 5th. The store was closed, but public viewing was held only for Croatian officials. About 30 people cheered by singing cheering songs and drinking beer.

Ambassador to Japan Dražen Frustic also rushed to the store with his wife's homemade bread. The people involved were excited with beer and wine in hand, and applauded the Japan's nice play. In the 43rd minute of the first half, the Japan took the lead, and the stadium was filled with roar. "I didn't expect to score in the first half," he said, but the game started here.

Croatia scored the equaliser 10 minutes into the second half, and the crowd was at its peak. Some people watched the game together by video call with friends who could not come to cheer them on.

When the match was not decided even in extra time and the match went to a penalty shootout, the officials watched the match with salivation. When Croatia clinched victory, they celebrated their victory by hugging each other and waving their flags. At the end, they gave a warm round of applause and praised the efforts of both countries.

Edward Katayama Tulipkovic, 47, who serves as the president of the Croatian Association and has a mother of Japan and a Croatian father, said he had watched the past two World Cup matches, saying, "It was a match that I was happy to win by either side, but the Japan also played well, and I felt that the level of Japan was getting higher and higher."

Toubic Dejan, a 43-year-old Croatian who runs a wine import company in Yokohama, said, "I think the penalty kick is a matter of luck Japan. I want the Croatian national team to push forward to win the long-awaited title."

Ace Neymar's return to Brazil, revived 'core attack'

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.

Just as the core passed, the Brazilian attack was revived. Neymar, who injured his right ankle in the first match of the tournament, returned for this match. As if it was a lie that they struggled to score a total of one goal in the two games without their ace, they won comfortably with four goals. The number 10 nodded, "We can go further, of course we are aiming for the title."

The attacking line-up is now able to play with the best combination. Vinicius and Rafinha are on the left and right of the top three, Richarlison is in the center with excellent scoring sense, and Paqueta is at the back with Neymar and a soft touch. It is a super-aggressive formation, also known as the "Kindet Magico" (magic five).

Will Brazil break the record for the most goals scored in the 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 are the sole leaders of the World Cup with 236 goals scored against Korea Republic. Before the start of the season, Brazil was in first place with 229 points, and Germany was in second place with 226 points.

Four years later, Ritsu Doan is still a hero in his hometown of Amagasaki World Cup

Ritsu Doan, who scored two goals in this tournament, is from Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The people with whom I interacted were excited about their great success. Tatsuo Nishihara, 55, the owner of Tecchan Nabe Yasumori, a hormone hot pot shop in the city that Doan frequented with his family since he was in elementary school, said, "A world superstar was born from Amagasaki. I hope they will perform well in the next tournament."

"I'll decide" and "What if we don't aim to win the World Cup", Doan is known for his bullish "Big Mouth". Mr. Nishihara describes his personality, saying, "I think it's to push myself, but I am usually humble and work harder than anyone else without making weak sounds." Even after moving overseas, he appears in the off-season and tastes the cow's lungs "cheeks". "I want you to eat your favorite food at the restaurant again," he says, looking forward to seeing him again.

Satomi Higashitani, 58, the director of Children's Home (Amagasaki City), a children's home where Doan donated chests and tables in December 2021, said, "If I was cheering for the children to show their dreams and hopes, they really played an active role, and I am grateful for their heroes." About 30 men and women aged 2~18 lived in the children's house, and they were excited to see Doan's goal on a TV news program. "Everyone was energized and hopefully we can challenge for the next World Cup in four years," he said.

Yo Hayano, 38, who was the coach at Nishinomiya Soccer School (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture), where Doan was in the 4th ~ 6th grade of elementary school, sent a message to Doan on LINE before the match against Croatia, saying, "You are going to make a legend," and he replied, "I'm coming." Doan was the starting point for the opening goal, but he did not score on this day. Mr. Hayano reflects, "I guess I wanted to burn out a little more.

After Japan defeat, Hayano sent a message of encouragement, saying, "The era of Ritsu is about to begin." "I don't know if we would have been able to get through the first round if it weren't for Ritsu's two goals, so I think he played a savior role, and I'm looking forward to four years from now," he said.