The Japanese national team faces the soccer World Cup Qatar tournament.
Preparations were made for the second match of the primary league against Costa Rica on the 27th.
The practice was held in extreme heat of over 35 degrees Celsius, with the match starting at 1:00 pm local time.
Game 2 will be played during the heat of the day
Japan made adjustments at the training facility in Doha from around 11:30 am on the 25th, and about 30 minutes from the beginning to the confirmation of tactics was released.
Until now, the training sessions had been held in the evening when it was relatively cool, but since the match against Costa Rica on the 27th was scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m., the training was held at that time.
In the harsh heat, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, the players frequently replenished their water supply and practiced how to pass the ball. was
On the other hand, defenders SAKAI Hiroki and TOMIYASU Takehiro, who participated in the first match against Germany and both complained of discomfort in the back of their thighs, did not participate in the overall practice and adjusted with a different menu.
High hopes for Gonda-san, the best player in the match against Germany!
Goalkeeper GONDA Shuichi contributed to Japan's come-from-behind win in the first match by overcoming the fierce attacks of the powerhouse Germany and conceding one goal.
He was also named "Player of the Match" for the best player of the match.
26 shots received from Germany.
Japan's subsequent counterattack was the result of their one-goal victory against one of the world's fiercest attacks.
After the match, attention was focused on Gonda, who made a series of good saves, such as "Mr. Gonda" being a trending word on Twitter.
Gonda is expected to defend Japan's goal in the next match against Costa Rica.
What are the criteria for qualifying for the final tournament?
Group E standings as of the 25th.
Japan, along with Spain, won the first match of the first round, earning three points.
However, Spain won 7-0 in their first match against Costa Rica, leaving Japan second in goal difference.
Japan won their second match against Costa Rica on the 27th, and after that Spain won or drew against Germany, the top two in Group E were confirmed without waiting for the third match, and they advanced to the finals tournament for the second consecutive tournament. is determined.
The Spain-Germany match will take place at 4:00 am Japan time on the 28th after the match in Japan.
What is Costa Rica
Costa Rica in Central America, located roughly halfway between the North American continent and the South American continent, has a population of about 5 million people and an area as large as Shikoku and Kyushu combined.
Facing both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, much of the country is covered with forests and is known for its rich natural environment and ecosystems.
About a quarter of the country is designated as national parks and nature reserves, and efforts are being made to protect the environment.
Soccer is the most popular sport
Soccer is the most popular sport among Costa Ricans.
At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the team topped the first round of the league, which featured strong teams from Uruguay, Italy, and England, and advanced to the final eight.
GK Navas is extremely popular
The goalkeeper of the national team, Keylor Navas, is extremely popular and trusted by the people of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica has a fan club certified by Paris Saint-Germain, a powerhouse of the French first division league to which Navas belongs.
According to Daniel Calvo, who has been the representative of the fan club since 4 years ago (2018), there were about 300 followers on the fan club site until Navas transferred to the team, but Navas' transfer It later increased to 16,000 people.
A game between Japan and Costa Rica, where the attention is focused on the goalkeepers of both teams.
Kick-off is at 7:00 pm Japan time on the 27th.