日本は敵地でサウジアラビアを寄せ付けず２―０で快勝しＷ杯最終予選３連勝となった
森保一監督は試合結果にとても満足気に「日本は日々成長している」とコメント
観衆56000人が詰めかけた完全アウェーの中、前半１４分に堂安の右クロスを三笘が左足ダイレクトで折り返し守田がヘディングでゴール前の落とし
鎌田が左足で先制ゴールを決めた
これまで日本が敵地でのサウジアラビア戦で得点を上げたのはこれが初めてだ
後半３６分には伊東の右ＣＫから小川がヘディングシュートを決め、さらに得点を追加
これまでは苦戦を強いられてきた敵地での2-0の勝利は日本サッカーの着実な成長を証明した
監督は「非常に厳しく、難しい試合だった。選手たちが厳しい試合になると覚悟し懸命に戦ってくれた。諦めず粘り強く戦い抜いた結果が勝利につながった。日本は日々、成長している」と語りスタジアムを後にした
海外の反応
・勝ち点９に失点０は凄い
このまま予選は失点０でいくのではないか
・史上最強
・日本が強すぎるのか？日本以外のアジアの国が弱くなてるのか？
よくわからない
・アウエーでサウジに勝てたのは実力が本物である証拠
日本おめでとう
Japan beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in enemy territory to win its third consecutive World Cup qualifying round.
Coach Moriboichi said, “It was a very tough and difficult battle. This is the result of the players’ determination to fight a tough fight and perseverance. Japan is growing day by day,” he said after the game.
In the 14th minute of the first half, midfielder Doan Ritsu’s right cross was returned by midfielder 笘 Kaoru with his left foot direct. Midfielder Morita Hidemasa headed the ball from the right side of the penalty area, and midfielder Kamata Daichi scored the first goal with his left foot. This is the fourth game and the first time Japan has scored against Saudi Arabia.
In the 27th minute of the first half, the opponent broke through the center and hit three consecutive shots, but Japan blocked several people to prevent a pinch. In the 42nd minute, Suzuki saved a strong shot by defender Abdulhamid.
From the second half, midfielder Junya Ito replaced Minamino with right wingback (WB) and midfielder Daisen Maeda replaced Kamata with left WB. On the other hand, the opponent changed his position from 4-3-3 to 3-5-2 and has been attacking the top two players.
In the 31st minute of the same year, FW Ogawa Koji replaced Ueda. Two minutes later, Ogawa’s powerful right-footed shot was blocked by his opponent. Still, in the 36th minute, Ogawa scored a powerful header from Ito’s right CK and extended his lead to two points.
Immediately after Ogawa’s goal, more than 56,000 Saudi supporters left their seats and set out on their way home. The game ended after seven minutes of additional time. He won easily in a place where he had been having a hard time.
In September, Japan started winning consecutive games against Bahrain with a total of 12 points and no runs. He won the match against Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the previous three games and three losses, which was Kimon, and won three consecutive games in the qualifying round.
