Soccer World Cup: Japan aims for 3 points against Tunisia
Quick Look
- At the Soccer World Cup in North and Central America, Japan faced Tunisia in the second match of Group F.
- They will aim to take advantage of the lessons learned four years ago and gain three points against a lower-ranked opponent.
- Japan is ranked 18th in the world, and Tunisia is 45th.
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The 10th day of the North and Central American Soccer World Cup, which is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will be held on the 20th (21st Japan time), and Japan will play against Tunisia in the second match of Group F. Kickoff is scheduled for 1pm Japan time.
Japan's starting lineup is as follows.
Ayane Suzuki, Akira Itakura, Hiroki Ito, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Aoi Tanaka, Ritsu Doan, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamata, Kaishu Sano, Kiyo Ueda
For Japan, this will be a match in which they will be able to apply the lessons learned four years ago.
At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they won the first group stage match against Germany 2-1, but lost to lower-ranked Costa Rica 0-1 in the second match. They were unable to break down their opponent and were able to convert a few chances.
This tournament is going to be similar. Japan drew 2-2 with the powerful Netherlands in their first match, and felt a sense of accomplishment.
On the other hand, Tunisia, who lost 1-5 in the first match, will be facing the match with no hope left. The manager has been replaced following the heavy defeat, and it is unclear how the team will play.
As of the 11th, Tunisia is ranked 45th in the world compared to Japan's 18th, but it will not be easy.
Against an opponent that is likely to tighten its defense, Japan will have to fight patiently and not lean forward too easily. We hope to get the three points and move closer to advancing to the final tournament for the third consecutive tournament.
