Japanese coach: ‘The whole Vietnam match only had one shot’
JapanAccording to coach Hajime Moriyasu, the fact that Vietnam put all its strength into defense made it impossible for Japan to win in the final match of the 2022 World Cup qualifier on March 29.
Vietnamese players celebrate the opening goal in a 1-1 draw at Saitama Stadium on March 29. Photo: Reuters
On Saitama field, Japan excelled with 73% ball possession, 24 shots compared to one of Vietnam. However, they only scored one goal. This was the first time Japan could not beat Vietnam.
“It is very difficult to compare Vietnam in this match and our 0-1 loss in the first leg. This match they only had one shot and scored, from a corner situation. Last match at home, they had seven. the shot,” said coach Moriyasu. “But I’m not surprised with the way Vietnam played today. I know they will play defensively, actively close.”
On the day he was kicked because Nguyen Thanh Chung was suspended, midfielder Nguyen Thanh Binh scored. From Cong Phuong’s corner in the 19th minute, the 21-year-old midfielder jumped to open the scoring. The away team then retreated to defense, making it difficult for Japan to find a way into Tran Nguyen Manh’s goal. It took until 54 minutes for the home team to equalize. Center-back Yoshida dashed into the mud after Nguyen Manh could not catch Haraguchi’s long shot. The 1-1 result made Japan’s winning streak stop at 6.
“My players forgot to sign,” coach Moriyasu complained about the way the Japanese players conceded goals. “In the future, the team will definitely not allow the same situation to happen.”
The 52-year-old leader also admitted that Japan did not play well in this match partly because he changed many personnel, giving opportunities to new faces, leading to a lack of harmony.
Lam Tho
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