I can’t believe Japan didn’t tear Costa Rica a part there. Huge chance blown. They could be playing Spain with nothing riding on it. Incredible
5 changes. Starting a J league winger ahead of Mitoma, Ito, [edit Doan started soz], Kubo, Maeda, Hatate, Furuhashi and Tomiyasu…
I mean it fits with their qualification campaign.
Even though Asano’s goal was brilliant, it was counter attacking, long ball from a defender with the other team pushed forward.
No such favors from Costa Rica. Japan dominated possession and territory, but hardly troubled Navas.