#shorts 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.

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