Heavy defeat reflects Japan's dominance, says Tunisia coach Renard

Tunisia's World Cup journey has come to an end after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Japan, a result coach Herve Renard admitted was painful but fair.

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It is not the performance we were hoping for ... The score of this second match is heavy, but it reflects the difference between the two teams tonight.

"It is not the performance we were hoping for... The score of this second match is heavy, but it reflects the difference between the two teams tonight," Renard stated following the match in Monterrey.

This second consecutive loss in Group F officially eliminated Tunisia from the tournament. Despite the disappointment, Renard emphasized the need for his team to maintain their professionalism and focus for their final group stage match.

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Even if we are eliminated we still have a third game to play. We are in a World Cup, and we must remain focused. It is important to get ready to fight for this third game against the Netherlands.

"Even if we are eliminated we still have a third game to play. We are in a World Cup, and we must remain focused. It is important to get ready to fight for this third game against the Netherlands,” he said. He added, "It’s never easy after two losses in two games but we must take our responsibilities to be professionals to the very end."

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It’s never easy after two losses in two games but we must take our responsibilities to be professionals to the very end.