Comments after the Japan national soccer team match

◇It was a good challenge

Japan Coach Moriyasu: They played a different game than the last three games, but they gave us a good challenge. They also have a match against Brazil in November. So I want to be able to find out what we can do and what we lack based on world standards and World Cup standards.

◇It was an opportunity to strengthen

Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, President of the Japan Football Association (The four games starting in September) were an opportunity to strengthen our team. I was able to play with different types of opponents and try out different combinations. It was also good that I was able to do it with a sense of tension.

◇Japan was strong

New Zealand coach Bazley Too bad. They tried to compete with Japan by changing their own methods and systems. Japan was strong because they could play their best at any moment.

◇To be chosen again

Matsuki, Japan: It's an honor to be able to play for the national team. It was more fun than usual. I want to play an active role in my team so that I can be selected again next time.

◇I can do it a little better

Kamata, Japan: (The back four) conceded a goal, but basically there were no problems. It's been a while since I played, so I think I can improve my attack a little bit.

◇If you can bring out the goodness

Ito, Japan: At yesterday's practice, I was told that I might be a possibility (as a right-back). I thought it would be good if I could show off my strengths while playing defense.