[World Cup]Gonda “Finally got the right to challenge what we are aiming for” Victory over Spain (December 2, 2022)

In the FIFA World Cup 2022, Japan earned a historic come-from-behind victory over powerhouse Spain 2-1, and qualified for the knockout stages. This is a comment from Japan representative Shuichi Gonda after the match. Q: What are your honest feelings now? Gonda: On the one hand, I’m happy, but on the other hand, I feel like we’ve finally got the right to take on the challenge that we’re aiming for. Q: You conceded a goal early, but what kind of advice did you give? Gonda: It was absolutely important for us to keep running with the fewest goals, so let’s endure firmly here, centered on the front. We are not the strong team, so we were always talking about what would happen after we conceded a goal, so I think that was a good thing. Q: As a goalkeeper, how do you feel about the current Japanese national team? Gonda: I think it’s the result of hard work. Also, I feel that the quality of everyone’s communication is actually improving as the game progresses. I think it’s good to work hard not only on the body, but also on the mind. Q: Is there anything you keep in mind as a keeper when you have three backs? In the case of a through pass in a book, there is always a space that becomes empty due to the number of players. There are more things to do, so I’m particularly concerned about taking a solid position when passing back. Q: Did Manager Moriyasu talk to the team? Gonda: Mr. Moriyasu is also next. Mr. Moriyasu has always been working on the theme of seeing new scenery, and he said that he got the right to take on that challenge, so I want to recover well for three days and prepare for the next time. think. Q: Do you have any words for Japanese fans? Gonda: I think everyone has work today, but I really appreciate you getting up early in the morning. Next is the 12 o’clock kick (off). So I think it’s going to be a bit difficult to stay up late again, but I’ll do my best to show you a match that everyone can enjoy, so please support me.
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