Wheelchair Rugby Japan wins over the UK wins 3 consecutive wins to semi-final October 19th 0:00
The wheelchair rugby international tournament, in which the expectation of a gold medal in Japan at the Tokyo Paralympics, has reached the third day, and Japan in the second place in the world ranking has won 57-51 in the UK in the world fourth place and advanced to the semi-finals in three consecutive wins.
The Japan Wheelchair Rugby Federation, etc. was opened as part of the team's strengthening for the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Australia, the world's No. 1 and World No. 3 in the world, have won the Paralympic Games for the second time together with Japan, which is No. 2 in the world ranking. Eight countries are participating.
Japan, who has won two consecutive wins in the qualifying league so far, has faced the fourth-ranked UK in the third game on the 18th.
In the first half of the year, passing mistakes and fouls led to conceded runs, leading to difficult developments, but just before the end, Captain Toru Ike took the ball away from the opponent with a harsh mark and caught up with the tie.
Even in the second half, Ikeda gradually gained a lead, such as connecting Ike with a good pass from a pass cut, and Japan won the 57-51 win and advanced to the semi-final on the 19th with three consecutive qualifying leagues.
Mr. Ike said, “I was tired during the game, but I desperately pressed and defended the opponent. I think it was good that everyone, not just myself, was able to run to the end.” Japan will play against Australia, the world's best in the semi-final on the 19th.