THANK YOU JAPAN YOUR FIGHT AT THE FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 IS AMAZING

Japan’s shock at the 2022 World Cup stalled in the round of 16. The Blue Samurai must recognize Croatia ‘ s lead in the penalty shootout drama. The Japanese surrendered 1-3, having played 1-1 at normal times. The Japanese were even able to open the lead first through Daizen Maeda’s goal (43 ‘). Croatia then returned to a header scored by Ivan Perisic (55 ‘). And there was a moment of interest when the match was held, a moment when coach Hajime Moriyasu bowed before the thousands of Japanese national supporters of the Japanese national team. A gesture which means an apology and also thanked the fans who had come all the way to Qatar and watched the Japanese struggle. A seikerei or gesture bow as a mark of respect and apology, done after failing to bring the Japanese advance to the quarterfinals. Later, the players did a similar thing. The Blue Samurai players line up and give seikeirei or bow to the sign of an apology. That gesture was a fan of applause, which also appreciated his players. The defeat of Croatia made Japan fail to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time. Japan’s highest achievement so far in the World Cup is to penetrate the top 16. But they came home with a sweet win and head upright, considering they beat the two strong teams, Germany and Spain.

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