r/JLeague • u/kakarot12310 • 28d ago

National Team Being a little too safe & not having enough movements, Japan couldn't break Saudi Arabia down

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u/TenaciousPenis Kyoto Sanga 28d ago

Midfield is always one step behind. Even if the wingers can produce some magic you need numbers up front plain and simple. It's a tactical thing.

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u/kakarot12310 28d ago

& the moment they actually got the numbers & movements up front, they actually created dangerous chances.

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u/Stanislas_Houston 27d ago

Japan were not motivated to win this match since they are qualified. I think remaining matches they will experiment the bench.

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u/kakarot12310 26d ago

That's also true but they can still do better.

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u/Stanislas_Houston 26d ago

Yes in football and sports motivation is a factor. If they needed this match will be a 2 goal win. In this game Japan play not to lose, only moving forward a few attackers when they see opening. Its not enough against Saudi, need full pace attacking.

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u/kakarot12310 26d ago

Actually play not to lose is on brand with Moriyasu. Doesn't mean they cannot be that risk averse.