In the FIFA World Cup Qatar tournament, Japan faced Croatia, the runner-up of the previous tournament, in the first round of the final tournament, and remained 1-1, unable to settle even in extra time. It didn't work.
In the penalty kick match, MINAMINO Takumi, who acted as the first player, and second player, MITOMA Kaoru, failed in a row.
Then, Maya YOSHIDA, who came in 1-2, was unable to score and lost 1-3.
Director Hajime Moriyasu revealed that the order of kicking was decided by the candidates, saying, "There may be successes and failures, but under pressure, everyone should show courage and challenge themselves to kick. I gave it to you," he praised the players.
In addition, Minamino, who served as the first kicker, revealed that he himself raised his hand first, saying, "It is very important to decide whether to decide first or not, and I intended to understand that. Decide and flow to the team. I kicked it with the feeling that I wanted to create a game, but I'm very sorry and frustrated that I couldn't do it, and I feel very frustrated."
On the other hand, European powerhouse Spain, who were in the same group as Japan in the first league, lost to Morocco after a penalty shootout in the match on the 6th.
Spain has failed three consecutive players, including the experienced veteran Sergio Busquets, from the first player, and lost without scoring a single player.