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Summary

In this Japanese sports discussion, the hosts review Japan's soccer match against Indonesia and preview their upcoming game against Bahrain. They praise Japan's improved defensive shape and discuss the leadership roles of veteran players like Yoshida and Endo. Looking ahead, they analyze Bahrain's surprise win over Jordan and feel Japan should comfortably beat Bahrain despite challenges like crowd bias favoring Middle Eastern teams.

Takeaways

• 😀 Japan won their first match against Indonesia comfortably.
• 😊 All players performed well, especially Endo, Doan and Tomiyasu.
• 🤔 There are some differences between captains Endo and Yoshida in their leadership styles.
• 😮 Moriyasu wants to build a bottom-up team structure with more player input.
• 👍 This bottom-up approach led to good team chemistry and performance against Indonesia.
• 🤨 But it also makes it hard for Moriyasu to make tactical changes during games.
• 😕 There are still some issues to resolve around integrating opinions in the team.
• 😎 Japan should beat Bahrain comfortably in the next match.
• 😲 Iran looks very strong and could be the biggest threat.
• 🏆 Reaching the final will be challenging but Japan has the quality.

Q & A

What was the overall assessment of Japan's win against Indonesia?

It was an expected and straightforward win for Japan against a much weaker Indonesian team. Japan controlled the game and secured the win despite allowing a late goal.

How did Japan change their starting lineup and tactics compared to the previous games?

Japan made 8 changes to the starting lineup. They switched from a 4-2-3-1 formation to a 4-1-4-1 formation, with better defensive coverage and more width in attack.

What was the highlight of Yuto Nagatomo's performance?

Nagatomo provided lots of energy and made aggressive vertical runs down the right side. His partnership with Junya Ito on the right wing was very effective.

How did Maya Yoshida help improve Japan's defense?

Yoshida won most of his duels against Indonesia's striker. His line control and instructions helped Japan push up higher and regain control.

What was the overall assessment of Japan's group stage performance?

While the win against Indonesia was a step forward, Japan is still far from their best level. Their group stage performance warrants some concerns and they will need to improve cohesion.

How does Japan's upcoming opponent Bahrain play?

Bahrain plays a clean short-passing possession style, not overly physical or aggressive. They should be an easier opponent for Japan to build confidence.

What are the expectations for Japan vs Bahrain?

Japan are clear favorites and should dominate possession and win comfortably, maybe 3-0 or more. But they cannot be complacent.

What are the thoughts on facing Iran in the quarterfinals?

Iran will be a tougher physical opponent with a stronger defense. Japan will need to focus on ball control and counter attacking to overcome their challenge.

Can Japan cope with the condensed tournament schedule?

The short 2-3 day turnarounds will require squad rotation to stay fresh. But Japan's European-based players should be familiar with such schedules.

What needs to improve for Japan to reach the final?

Japan needs to build more cohesion in their tactics and style of play. They have the talent but must come together as a team to beat the strongest opponents.