Soccer World Cup Asian 2nd Qualifier wins Myanmar in first match 2-0, September 11th 0:45
In the Asian World Qualifiers at the Soccer World Cup Qatar Tournament, Japan won the first game against Myanmar held away in a 2-0 win and started off.
Japan, which is ranked 33rd in the world ranking, competed away from Myanmar, ranked 135th in the world, in the first round of the Asian qualifying round in Qatar on the 10th, aiming for seven consecutive World Cup entries.
Japan has continued to attack from the first half, Shoya Nakajima scoring a vigorous middle shot in the 16th minute, and in the 26th minute Takumi Nanno added to the exquisite cross of Doan Ritsu with his head. Stolen and 2-0 lead.
In the latter half of 36 minutes, 18-year-old Kubo Hidehide participated on the way and updated the record of the youngest Japanese player in the World Cup qualifying for the first time in 39 years.
Kubo made a chance with his own techniques, such as a heel pass to strike the opponent's intentions, but it did not lead to additional points.
Japan won 2-0 against Myanmar and made a start in the first round of the Asian qualifying round. The second game of Japan is scheduled for the 10th of next month and will play against 187th Mongolia at home.
Director Moriho “It was good to win with no goal”
Director Moriichi Hajime said, “The players first won the difficult first game exactly. It was good to win without conceding. However, we were able to finish the game with additional points, so that was the next issue. The road to the World Cup is severe and steep, and I want to fight with the best preparation for each race. ”
Nakajima "I only got 2 points"
Nakajima Shoya said, “It was very important to get the first goal. It was true that Myanmar was working very hard and only got 2 points. I want to accept or grow. "
Minamino “It was good to win the first game”
Takumi Minamino, who scored the second goal, said, “Douyasu was raising a good cross with his left foot and was aiming for the space over there. I'm glad that the first match was a victory, I want to return to my team and be called by the representative again. "