In the FIFA World Cup Qatar tournament, in Group E, Japan faced Spain in the 3rd match of the 1st round and won 2-1 to finish the 1st round with 2 wins and 1 loss. .



Japan will face Group F 2nd place Croatia in the first round of the finals tournament.

The match is scheduled to start at midnight on the 6th of this month in Japan time.

Director Moriyasu's childhood friend "I'm proud"

Norihiko Higuchi, who is a childhood friend of Director Hajime Moriyasu from Nagasaki City and runs a sports bar nicknamed "Poichi", said, "It's great. I sent a message to Director Moriyasu," Congratulations on your victory. As a childhood friend, I'm proud of it. I'd like to bring excitement to the Croatia match here with the audience."



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Director Moriyasu Maya Yoshida's hometown Nagasaki City shouts joy

In Nagasaki City, the hometown of manager Hajime Moriyasu and captain Maya Yoshida, voices of joy were heard.



A 75-year-old man said, "I'm very proud and happy about the stunning come-from-behind win. Manager Moriyasu has been playing a great command just like he did against Germany, and I think the atmosphere has changed since the second half." I was.



A 19-year-old female college student who watched the game on TV at home said, "I set an alarm clock and cheered with my family. To be honest, I thought it would be tough, so in the second half, I scored the second goal and won the game, and Spain scored a point. I was impressed when the keeper stopped when it looked like he was going to score and Yoshida cleared the ball."



A 20-year-old male college student said, "I fell asleep because I didn't think I would win, but when I woke up in the morning, I was surprised to see the results. Mr. Moriyasu has an image of taking a bold strategy, so I'm not cautious. I want you to play a game like Japan," he said.

Daichi Kamata's junior "Respect" Teacher "Achieving the goal of the best 8"

At Kyoto's Higashiyama High School, the alma mater of Daichi Kamata, who was the starting pitcher, his teachers and juniors expressed their joy.



Kamata started the match against Spain in the early morning of today's Japan time, and showed an aggressive play, such as shooting in the first half.

Kamata's alma mater, Higashiyama High School's soccer club in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Sakata Mioya said, "I was very moved. When Japan scored a come-from-behind goal, I jumped in front of the TV for joy. The match against Germany. , I think he showed us that winning against a strong team is not a miracle by coming from behind against Spain."



Rikuto Shintani, captain of the team, said, "I really respect Kamata because he has shown that we might be able to stand on that stage. Going forward, he will score more goals and contribute further to Japan's victory. I want you to," he said.



Also, Mizuki Sato said, "I thought he was a great senior when I saw him playing an active part in defense. I want to be a player who can be active in the world like Kamata."

Coach Fukushige Ryoichi, who coached Kamata in high school, said, “I felt that Kamata wanted to respond to the appointment of the coach, and I thought that he was functioning very well from the end of the first half. I want you to achieve your goals."

Ritsu Doan's older brother who scored the tie goal

The family of Ritsu Doan, who scored the equalizing goal against Spain in the World Cup Qatar tournament, also expressed their joy.



Doan is from Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, and in April this year, he opened a soccer school in the city with his brother Yu, a former J-Leaguer.

In an interview at the soccer school, Anyuu Dou said, "I'm so excited that I can't find any words other than 'I'm excited.' I was so moved, congratulations on making it through the qualifying rounds.”



He added, “Ritsu is very competitive and his approach to soccer is really stoic. I want Japan to win, and if you're going to do it, I want you to do your best to win the championship."

Ritsu Doan's hometown, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, voices of joy

In addition, voices of joy were heard in Doan's hometown, Amagasaki City.



A company employee in his 30s said, "Everyone at work was watching the game all the time. I thought Doan was a player with speed, but I didn't think he could take such a strong shot with few chances. I think it's amazing to be able to do it. I want to hear the voice of 'Bravo' about 4 more times in the final tournament.



A woman in her 60s said, ``To be honest, I thought it would be difficult to win this time, so I was very surprised. I'm happy that a great player like you was born, so I want you to do your best."



A woman in her 50s said, "At first, I thought it would be useless, but Doan worked hard. I was born and raised in Amagasaki, and Doan supported Amagasaki in many ways. I want to support you this time because you are the one who is helping me. I want you to do your best."