On the 23rd, one day after Japan won a historic victory against Germany at the World Cup Qatar tournament, a Japanese player responded to an interview, and veteran Yuto Nagatomo, who will be participating in four consecutive tournaments, said, " It's said that the 'Doha Tragedy' turned into the 'Doha Miracle,' but it's not a miracle, it's an inevitability that we have seized upon ourselves."

On the 23rd, in the first round match of the World Cup Qatar Tournament, Japan faced four-time champions Germany. .

Ritsu Doan ``We haven't changed history yet.''

The day after the match, the Japanese players responded to the interview, and Doan, who scored the equalizing goal in the middle of the game, said, "I'm not the type with a strong mentality, but I believe in what I've built up more than other people. , I had the intention to stick to what I've been doing, so I think that led to the goal."



After that, he said, "There is no doubt that it was a wonderful match, but we haven't changed history yet, so I'm already looking to the next one. I want to change my mind and try not to get caught in the next match." I was feeling tense.

Yuto Nagatomo, a veteran player, said, "I think that many seniors showed us various scenes from the Doha tragedy and everything we experienced led to our victory. From 'The Doha Tragedy' to ' It is said that it has turned into a 'miracle in Doha', but I think it is not a miracle but an inevitability that we have grasped for ourselves."



Japan will face Costa Rica, ranked 31st in the world, in their second match of the first round on the 27th.

Supporter: "I'm full of tears and feel proud"

One day after the historic victory, the Japanese supporters who were staying at a guest house in Doha, where supporters from all over the world gather, expressed their joy.



After losing the opening goal, Japan caught up and reversed the situation, and the voices of the overseas spectators cheering for Japan gradually grew louder at the venue. I cried three times.I was happy to see the moment when history changed."



In addition, a man who exchanged words when he received an autograph from Director Hajime Moriyasu after a warm-up match in September said, "From Director Moriyasu, 'Everyone's support will increase the power of the Japan national team, so I want you to do your best. ', so we cheered along with the players.The moment we won, tears filled my eyes and I felt proud."



Another male supporter happily said, "I will save the match ticket for the rest of my life."